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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.86, 3,588.59 and 931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.86, 3,588.59 and 931.67 is: 1,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.86 : 3,588.59 = 931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.86/3,588.59 = 931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.86x = 3,588.59 × 931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.86x = 3,343,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,363.70/2,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.22

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