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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.46, 5,193.69 and 929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.46, 5,193.69 and 929.59 is: 1,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.46 : 5,193.69 = 929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.46/5,193.69 = 929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.46x = 5,193.69 × 929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.46x = 4,828,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,002.29/3,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.39

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