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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.92, 3,493.28 and 789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.92, 3,493.28 and 789.92 is: 1,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.92 : 3,493.28 = 789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.92/3,493.28 = 789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.92x = 3,493.28 × 789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.92x = 2,759,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,411.74/2,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.85

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