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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.76, 3,126.72 and 929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.76, 3,126.72 and 929.24 is: 1,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.76 : 3,126.72 = 929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.76/3,126.72 = 929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.76x = 3,126.72 × 929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.76x = 2,905,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,473.29/2,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.34

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