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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.04, 3,586.94 and 930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.04, 3,586.94 and 930.12 is: 1,394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.04 : 3,586.94 = 930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.04/3,586.94 = 930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.04x = 3,586.94 × 930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.04x = 3,336,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,284.63/2,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.74

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