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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.94, 3,582.05 and 926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.94, 3,582.05 and 926.39 is: 1,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.94 : 3,582.05 = 926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.94/3,582.05 = 926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.94x = 3,582.05 × 926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.94x = 3,318,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,362.08/2,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.05

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