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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.16, 3,584.79 and 928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.16, 3,584.79 and 928.42 is: 1,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.16 : 3,584.79 = 928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.16/3,584.79 = 928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.16x = 3,584.79 × 928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.16x = 3,328,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,190.73/2,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.04

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