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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.84, 3,989.76 and 929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.84, 3,989.76 and 929.68 is: 1,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.84 : 3,989.76 = 929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.84/3,989.76 = 929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.84x = 3,989.76 × 929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.84x = 3,709,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,200.08/2,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.52

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