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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.49, 3,589.17 and 986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.49, 3,589.17 and 986.13 is: 1,479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.49 : 3,589.17 = 986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.49/3,589.17 = 986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.49x = 3,589.17 × 986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.49x = 3,539,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,367.69/2,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.37

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