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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.29, 3,342.84 and 929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.29, 3,342.84 and 929.67 is: 1,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.29 : 3,342.84 = 929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.29/3,342.84 = 929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.29x = 3,342.84 × 929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.29x = 3,107,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,738.06/2,227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.30

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