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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.24, 3,590.44 and 932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.24, 3,590.44 and 932.44 is: 1,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.24 : 3,590.44 = 932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.24/3,590.44 = 932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.24x = 3,590.44 × 932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.24x = 3,347,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,869.87/2,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.47

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