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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.72, 3,586.18 and 929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.72, 3,586.18 and 929.16 is: 1,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.72 : 3,586.18 = 929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.72/3,586.18 = 929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.72x = 3,586.18 × 929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.72x = 3,332,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,135.01/2,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.20

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