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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.05, 3,582.33 and 927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.05, 3,582.33 and 927.97 is: 1,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.05 : 3,582.33 = 927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.05/3,582.33 = 927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.05x = 3,582.33 × 927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.05x = 3,324,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,294.77/2,390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.89

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