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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.94, 3,991.32 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.94, 3,991.32 and 929.52 is: 1,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.94 : 3,991.32 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.94/3,991.32 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.94x = 3,991.32 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.94x = 3,710,011.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,011.77/2,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.25

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