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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.08, 3,589.14 and 932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.08, 3,589.14 and 932.26 is: 1,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.08 : 3,589.14 = 932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.08/3,589.14 = 932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.08x = 3,589.14 × 932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.08x = 3,346,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,011.66/2,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.79

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