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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.10, 3,991.60 and 929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.10, 3,991.60 and 929.68 is: 1,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.10 : 3,991.60 = 929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.10/3,991.60 = 929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.10x = 3,991.60 × 929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.10x = 3,710,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,910.69/2,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.50

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