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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.12, 3,586.78 and 929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.12, 3,586.78 and 929.56 is: 1,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.12 : 3,586.78 = 929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.12/3,586.78 = 929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.12x = 3,586.78 × 929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.12x = 3,334,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,127.22/2,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.80

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