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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.74, 3,586.22 and 929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.74, 3,586.22 and 929.19 is: 1,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.74 : 3,586.22 = 929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.74/3,586.22 = 929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.74x = 3,586.22 × 929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.74x = 3,332,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,275.12/2,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.25

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