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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.57, 3,588.86 and 911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.57, 3,588.86 and 911.44 is: 1,367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.57 : 3,588.86 = 911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.57/3,588.86 = 911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.57x = 3,588.86 × 911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.57x = 3,271,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,030.56/2,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.16

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