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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.47, 3,268.77 and 929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.47, 3,268.77 and 929.84 is: 1,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.47 : 3,268.77 = 929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.47/3,268.77 = 929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.47x = 3,268.77 × 929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.47x = 3,039,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,416.75/2,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.57

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