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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.24, 3,585.46 and 928.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.24, 3,585.46 and 928.69 is: 1,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.24 : 3,585.46 = 928.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.24/3,585.46 = 928.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.24x = 3,585.46 × 928.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.24x = 3,329,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,780.85/2,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.49

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