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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.24, 3,394.51 and 929.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.24, 3,394.51 and 929.17 is: 1,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.24 : 3,394.51 = 929.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.24/3,394.51 = 929.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.24x = 3,394.51 × 929.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.24x = 3,154,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,078.78/2,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.61

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