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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.32, 3,589.46 and 932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.32, 3,589.46 and 932.48 is: 1,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.32 : 3,589.46 = 932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.32/3,589.46 = 932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.32x = 3,589.46 × 932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.32x = 3,347,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,099.66/2,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.10

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