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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.73, 3,589.31 and 931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.73, 3,589.31 and 931.99 is: 1,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.73 : 3,589.31 = 931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.73/3,589.31 = 931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.73x = 3,589.31 × 931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.73x = 3,345,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,201.03/2,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.07

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