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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.64, 4,514.95 and 929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.64, 4,514.95 and 929.16 is: 1,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.64 : 4,514.95 = 929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.64/4,514.95 = 929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.64x = 4,514.95 × 929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.64x = 4,195,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,110.94/3,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.89

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