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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.04, 3,585.44 and 929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.04, 3,585.44 and 929.12 is: 1,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.04 : 3,585.44 = 929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.04/3,585.44 = 929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.04x = 3,585.44 × 929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.04x = 3,331,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,304.01/2,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.24

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