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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.48, 3,990.72 and 929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.48, 3,990.72 and 929.10 is: 1,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.48 : 3,990.72 = 929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.48/3,990.72 = 929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.48x = 3,990.72 × 929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.48x = 3,707,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,777.95/2,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.65

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