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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.71, 3,581.58 and 927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.71, 3,581.58 and 927.53 is: 1,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.71 : 3,581.58 = 927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.71/3,581.58 = 927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.71x = 3,581.58 × 927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.71x = 3,322,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,022.90/2,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.72

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