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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.02, 3,588.03 and 931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.02, 3,588.03 and 931.59 is: 1,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.02 : 3,588.03 = 931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.02/3,588.03 = 931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.02x = 3,588.03 × 931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.02x = 3,342,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,572.87/2,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.39

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