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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.14, 3,702.15 and 929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.14, 3,702.15 and 929.22 is: 1,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.14 : 3,702.15 = 929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.14/3,702.15 = 929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.14x = 3,702.15 × 929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.14x = 3,440,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,111.82/2,467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.37

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