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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.26, 3,587.37 and 930.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.26, 3,587.37 and 930.41 is: 1,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.26 : 3,587.37 = 930.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.26/3,587.37 = 930.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.26x = 3,587.37 × 930.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.26x = 3,337,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,724.92/2,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.22

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