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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.24, 3,991.84 and 929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.24, 3,991.84 and 929.46 is: 1,394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.24 : 3,991.84 = 929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.24/3,991.84 = 929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.24x = 3,991.84 × 929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.24x = 3,710,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,255.61/2,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.18

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