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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.15, 3,586.20 and 932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.15, 3,586.20 and 932.32 is: 1,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.15 : 3,586.20 = 932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.15/3,586.20 = 932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.15x = 3,586.20 × 932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.15x = 3,343,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,485.98/2,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.69

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