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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.13, 3,586.78 and 929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.13, 3,586.78 and 929.58 is: 1,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.13 : 3,586.78 = 929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.13/3,586.78 = 929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.13x = 3,586.78 × 929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.13x = 3,334,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,186.66/2,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.81

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