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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.24, 3,241.86 and 929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.24, 3,241.86 and 929.28 is: 1,393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.24 : 3,241.86 = 929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.24/3,241.86 = 929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.24x = 3,241.86 × 929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.24x = 3,012,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,595.66/2,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.28

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