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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.21, 3,585.33 and 930.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.21, 3,585.33 and 930.03 is: 1,394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.21 : 3,585.33 = 930.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.21/3,585.33 = 930.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.21x = 3,585.33 × 930.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.21x = 3,334,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,464.46/2,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.47

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