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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.08, 3,591.26 and 932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.08, 3,591.26 and 932.24 is: 1,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.08 : 3,591.26 = 932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.08/3,591.26 = 932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.08x = 3,591.26 × 932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.08x = 3,347,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,916.22/2,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.00

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