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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.02, 2,435.47 and 929.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.02, 2,435.47 and 929.47 is: 1,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.02 : 2,435.47 = 929.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.02/2,435.47 = 929.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.02x = 2,435.47 × 929.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.02x = 2,263,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,696.30/1,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.60

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