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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.50, 3,583.34 and 928.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.50, 3,583.34 and 928.46 is: 1,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.50 : 3,583.34 = 928.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.50/3,583.34 = 928.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.50x = 3,583.34 × 928.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.50x = 3,326,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,987.86/2,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.34

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