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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792, 6,614.76 and 2,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792, 6,614.76 and 2,929 is: 4,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792 : 6,614.76 = 2,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792/6,614.76 = 2,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792x = 6,614.76 × 2,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792x = 19,374,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,632.04/4,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.12

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