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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.10, 2,366.82 and 929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.10, 2,366.82 and 929.16 is: 1,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.10 : 2,366.82 = 929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.10/2,366.82 = 929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.10x = 2,366.82 × 929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.10x = 2,199,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,154.47/1,715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.23

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