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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.88, 3,583.83 and 928.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.88, 3,583.83 and 928.03 is: 1,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.88 : 3,583.83 = 928.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.88/3,583.83 = 928.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.88x = 3,583.83 × 928.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.88x = 3,325,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,879.20/2,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.24

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