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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.50, 3,583.36 and 927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.50, 3,583.36 and 927.16 is: 1,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.50 : 3,583.36 = 927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.50/3,583.36 = 927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.50x = 3,583.36 × 927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.50x = 3,322,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,340.26/2,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.97

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