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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.74, 3,584.58 and 929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.74, 3,584.58 and 929.91 is: 1,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.74 : 3,584.58 = 929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.74/3,584.58 = 929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.74x = 3,584.58 × 929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.74x = 3,333,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,336.79/2,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.85

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