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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.97, 3,583.39 and 929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.97, 3,583.39 and 929.27 is: 1,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.97 : 3,583.39 = 929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.97/3,583.39 = 929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.97x = 3,583.39 × 929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.97x = 3,329,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,936.83/2,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.30

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