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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.94, 3,585.75 and 930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.94, 3,585.75 and 930.74 is: 1,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.94 : 3,585.75 = 930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.94/3,585.75 = 930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.94x = 3,585.75 × 930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.94x = 3,337,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,400.96/2,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.27

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