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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.08, 3,239.19 and 929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.08, 3,239.19 and 929.07 is: 1,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.08 : 3,239.19 = 929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.08/3,239.19 = 929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.08x = 3,239.19 × 929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.08x = 3,009,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,434.25/2,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.56

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