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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.20, 3,701.98 and 929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.20, 3,701.98 and 929 is: 1,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.20 : 3,701.98 = 929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.20/3,701.98 = 929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.20x = 3,701.98 × 929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.20x = 3,439,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,139.42/2,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.38

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