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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.35, 3,150.09 and 929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.35, 3,150.09 and 929.61 is: 1,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.35 : 3,150.09 = 929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.35/3,150.09 = 929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.35x = 3,150.09 × 929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.35x = 2,928,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,355.16/2,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.89

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