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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.16, 3,369.13 and 929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.16, 3,369.13 and 929.34 is: 1,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.16 : 3,369.13 = 929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.16/3,369.13 = 929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.16x = 3,369.13 × 929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.16x = 3,131,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,064.95/2,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.96

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