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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.41, 3,583.67 and 927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.41, 3,583.67 and 927.67 is: 1,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.41 : 3,583.67 = 927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.41/3,583.67 = 927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.41x = 3,583.67 × 927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.41x = 3,324,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,449.55/2,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.91

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