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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.32, 3,124.56 and 929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.32, 3,124.56 and 929.44 is: 1,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.32 : 3,124.56 = 929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.32/3,124.56 = 929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.32x = 3,124.56 × 929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.32x = 2,904,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,091.05/2,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.30

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