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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.16, 3,588.21 and 932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.16, 3,588.21 and 932.36 is: 1,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.16 : 3,588.21 = 932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.16/3,588.21 = 932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.16x = 3,588.21 × 932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.16x = 3,345,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,485.53/2,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.52

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