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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.89, 3,582.33 and 927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.89, 3,582.33 and 927.20 is: 1,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.89 : 3,582.33 = 927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.89/3,582.33 = 927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.89x = 3,582.33 × 927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.89x = 3,321,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,518.46/2,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.41

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