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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.32, 3,584.88 and 928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.32, 3,584.88 and 928.58 is: 1,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.32 : 3,584.88 = 928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.32/3,584.88 = 928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.32x = 3,584.88 × 928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.32x = 3,328,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,829.95/2,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.21

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