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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.72, 3,584.69 and 928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.72, 3,584.69 and 928.16 is: 1,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.72 : 3,584.69 = 928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.72/3,584.69 = 928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.72x = 3,584.69 × 928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.72x = 3,327,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,161.23/2,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.70

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