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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.73, 3,991.11 and 929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.73, 3,991.11 and 929.34 is: 1,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.73 : 3,991.11 = 929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.73/3,991.11 = 929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.73x = 3,991.11 × 929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.73x = 3,709,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,098.17/2,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.02

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