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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.03, 3,990.69 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.03, 3,990.69 and 929.25 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.03 : 3,990.69 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.03/3,990.69 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.03x = 3,990.69 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.03x = 3,708,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,348.68/2,661.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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