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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.37, 3,584.99 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.37, 3,584.99 and 928.94 is: 1,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.37 : 3,584.99 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.37/3,584.99 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.37x = 3,584.99 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.37x = 3,330,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,225.01/2,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.77

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