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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.71, 4,904.61 and 929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.71, 4,904.61 and 929.71 is: 1,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.71 : 4,904.61 = 929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.71/4,904.61 = 929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.71x = 4,904.61 × 929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.71x = 4,559,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,864.96/3,269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.58

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