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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.05, 3,584.93 and 928.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.05, 3,584.93 and 928.31 is: 1,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.05 : 3,584.93 = 928.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.05/3,584.93 = 928.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.05x = 3,584.93 × 928.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.05x = 3,327,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,903.80/2,389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.98

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