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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.64, 3,587.44 and 931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.64, 3,587.44 and 931.84 is: 1,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.64 : 3,587.44 = 931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.64/3,587.44 = 931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.64x = 3,587.44 × 931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.64x = 3,342,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,920.09/2,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.75

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