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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.25, 3,125.30 and 929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.25, 3,125.30 and 929 is: 1,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.25 : 3,125.30 = 929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.25/3,125.30 = 929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.25x = 3,125.30 × 929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.25x = 2,903,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,399.06/2,083.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.69

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