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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.42, 3,991.35 and 929.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.42, 3,991.35 and 929.18 is: 1,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.42 : 3,991.35 = 929.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.42/3,991.35 = 929.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.42x = 3,991.35 × 929.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.42x = 3,708,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,682.59/2,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.02

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