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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.97, 3,589.79 and 912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.97, 3,589.79 and 912.09 is: 1,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.97 : 3,589.79 = 912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.97/3,589.79 = 912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.97x = 3,589.79 × 912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.97x = 3,274,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,197.87/2,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.26

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