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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.73, 3,991.10 and 929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.73, 3,991.10 and 929.35 is: 1,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.73 : 3,991.10 = 929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.73/3,991.10 = 929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.73x = 3,991.10 × 929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.73x = 3,709,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,124.14/2,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.03

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