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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.93, 3,585 and 928.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.93, 3,585 and 928.37 is: 1,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.93 : 3,585 = 928.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.93/3,585 = 928.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.93x = 3,585 × 928.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.93x = 3,328,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,206.45/2,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.02

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