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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.76, 3,587.49 and 929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.76, 3,587.49 and 929.71 is: 1,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.76 : 3,587.49 = 929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.76/3,587.49 = 929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.76x = 3,587.49 × 929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.76x = 3,335,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,325.33/2,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.09

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