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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.48, 3,582.71 and 928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.48, 3,582.71 and 928.65 is: 1,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.48 : 3,582.71 = 928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.48/3,582.71 = 928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.48x = 3,582.71 × 928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.48x = 3,327,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,083.64/2,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.97

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