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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.70, 3,585.47 and 929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.70, 3,585.47 and 929.88 is: 1,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.70 : 3,585.47 = 929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.70/3,585.47 = 929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.70x = 3,585.47 × 929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.70x = 3,334,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,052.19/2,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.17

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