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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.90, 3,582.06 and 927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.90, 3,582.06 and 927.66 is: 1,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.90 : 3,582.06 = 927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.90/3,582.06 = 927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.90x = 3,582.06 × 927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.90x = 3,322,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,933.78/2,388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.99

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