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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.64, 3,242.73 and 929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.64, 3,242.73 and 929.22 is: 1,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.64 : 3,242.73 = 929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.64/3,242.73 = 929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.64x = 3,242.73 × 929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.64x = 3,013,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,209.57/2,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.95

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