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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.53, 3,585.82 and 928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.53, 3,585.82 and 928.97 is: 1,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.53 : 3,585.82 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.53/3,585.82 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.53x = 3,585.82 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.53x = 3,331,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,114.14/2,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.88

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