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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.32, 3,587.90 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.32, 3,587.90 and 931.50 is: 1,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.32 : 3,587.90 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.32/3,587.90 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.32x = 3,587.90 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.32x = 3,342,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,128.85/2,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.61

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