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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.40, 3,586.08 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.40, 3,586.08 and 929.52 is: 1,394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.40 : 3,586.08 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.40/3,586.08 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.40x = 3,586.08 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.40x = 3,333,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,333.08/2,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.47

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