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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.30, 3,582.14 and 926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.30, 3,582.14 and 926.70 is: 1,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.30 : 3,582.14 = 926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.30/3,582.14 = 926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.30x = 3,582.14 × 926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.30x = 3,319,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,564.50/2,388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.93

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