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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.16, 3,343.20 and 929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.16, 3,343.20 and 929.92 is: 1,394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.16 : 3,343.20 = 929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.16/3,343.20 = 929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.16x = 3,343.20 × 929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.16x = 3,108,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,908.54/2,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.65

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