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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.99, 3,990.27 and 929.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.99, 3,990.27 and 929.21 is: 1,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.99 : 3,990.27 = 929.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.99/3,990.27 = 929.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.99x = 3,990.27 × 929.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.99x = 3,707,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,798.79/2,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.39

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