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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.93, 3,584.70 and 928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.93, 3,584.70 and 928.14 is: 1,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.93 : 3,584.70 = 928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.93/3,584.70 = 928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.93x = 3,584.70 × 928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.93x = 3,327,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,103.46/2,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.72

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