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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.62, 3,586.04 and 928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.62, 3,586.04 and 928.58 is: 1,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.62 : 3,586.04 = 928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.62/3,586.04 = 928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.62x = 3,586.04 × 928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.62x = 3,329,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,925.02/2,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.50

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