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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.68, 3,267.96 and 929.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.68, 3,267.96 and 929.33 is: 1,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.68 : 3,267.96 = 929.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.68/3,267.96 = 929.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.68x = 3,267.96 × 929.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.68x = 3,037,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,013.27/2,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.97

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