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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.92, 2,387.16 and 934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.92, 2,387.16 and 934.11 is: 1,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.92 : 2,387.16 = 934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.92/2,387.16 = 934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.92x = 2,387.16 × 934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.92x = 2,229,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,870.03/1,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.74

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