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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.48, 3,579 and 926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.48, 3,579 and 926.32 is: 1,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.48 : 3,579 = 926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.48/3,579 = 926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.48x = 3,579 × 926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.48x = 3,315,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,299.28/2,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.62

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