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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.49, 3,589.53 and 932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.49, 3,589.53 and 932.29 is: 1,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.49 : 3,589.53 = 932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.49/3,589.53 = 932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.49x = 3,589.53 × 932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.49x = 3,346,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,482.92/2,393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.16

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