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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.84, 7,471.04 and 2,929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.84, 7,471.04 and 2,929.84 is: 4,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.84 : 7,471.04 = 2,929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.84/7,471.04 = 2,929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.84x = 7,471.04 × 2,929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.84x = 21,888,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888,951.83/5,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.15

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