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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.32, 3,583.40 and 928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.32, 3,583.40 and 928.50 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.32 : 3,583.40 = 928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.32/3,583.40 = 928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.32x = 3,583.40 × 928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.32x = 3,327,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,186.90/2,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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