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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.72, 3,583.05 and 927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.72, 3,583.05 and 927.67 is: 1,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.72 : 3,583.05 = 927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.72/3,583.05 = 927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.72x = 3,583.05 × 927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.72x = 3,323,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,887.99/2,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.91

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