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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.57, 3,586.01 and 928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.57, 3,586.01 and 928.73 is: 1,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.57 : 3,586.01 = 928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.57/3,586.01 = 928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.57x = 3,586.01 × 928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.57x = 3,330,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,439.39/2,389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.74

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