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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.43, 2,436.08 and 929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.43, 2,436.08 and 929.88 is: 1,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.43 : 2,436.08 = 929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.43/2,436.08 = 929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.43x = 2,436.08 × 929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.43x = 2,265,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,257.42/1,622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.21

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