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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.83, 3,240.32 and 929.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.83, 3,240.32 and 929.82 is: 1,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.83 : 3,240.32 = 929.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.83/3,240.32 = 929.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.83x = 3,240.32 × 929.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.83x = 3,012,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,909.69/2,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.68

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