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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.43, 3,733.11 and 929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.43, 3,733.11 and 929.19 is: 1,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.43 : 3,733.11 = 929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.43/3,733.11 = 929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.43x = 3,733.11 × 929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.43x = 3,468,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,768.48/2,489.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.40

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