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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.50, 3,587.84 and 931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.50, 3,587.84 and 931.46 is: 1,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.50 : 3,587.84 = 931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.50/3,587.84 = 931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.50x = 3,587.84 × 931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.50x = 3,341,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,929.45/2,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.84

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