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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.51, 3,588.76 and 931.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.51, 3,588.76 and 931.66 is: 1,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.51 : 3,588.76 = 931.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.51/3,588.76 = 931.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.51x = 3,588.76 × 931.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.51x = 3,343,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,524.19/2,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.50

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