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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.06, 2,435.51 and 929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.06, 2,435.51 and 929.51 is: 1,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.06 : 2,435.51 = 929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.06/2,435.51 = 929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.06x = 2,435.51 × 929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.06x = 2,263,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,830.90/1,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.65

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