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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.60, 3,476.28 and 929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.60, 3,476.28 and 929.64 is: 1,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.60 : 3,476.28 = 929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.60/3,476.28 = 929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.60x = 3,476.28 × 929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.60x = 3,231,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,688.94/2,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.01

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