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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.86, 4,513.13 and 929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.86, 4,513.13 and 929.29 is: 1,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.86 : 4,513.13 = 929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.86/4,513.13 = 929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.86x = 4,513.13 × 929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.86x = 4,194,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,006.58/3,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.42

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