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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.31, 3,993.80 and 929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.31, 3,993.80 and 929.94 is: 1,395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.31 : 3,993.80 = 929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.31/3,993.80 = 929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.31x = 3,993.80 × 929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.31x = 3,713,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,986.71/2,661.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.55

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