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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.03, 3,582.28 and 927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.03, 3,582.28 and 927.30 is: 1,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.03 : 3,582.28 = 927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.03/3,582.28 = 927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.03x = 3,582.28 × 927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.03x = 3,321,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,837.47/2,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.04

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