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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.80, 3,586.02 and 929.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.80, 3,586.02 and 929.01 is: 1,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.80 : 3,586.02 = 929.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.80/3,586.02 = 929.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.80x = 3,586.02 × 929.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.80x = 3,331,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,448.44/2,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.03

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