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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.66, 3,582.96 and 928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.66, 3,582.96 and 928.83 is: 1,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.66 : 3,582.96 = 928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.66/3,582.96 = 928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.66x = 3,582.96 × 928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.66x = 3,327,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,960.74/2,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.23

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