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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.90, 3,149.88 and 929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.90, 3,149.88 and 929.30 is: 1,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.90 : 3,149.88 = 929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.90/3,149.88 = 929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.90x = 3,149.88 × 929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.90x = 2,927,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,183.48/2,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.96

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