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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.94, 3,591.30 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.94, 3,591.30 and 932.70 is: 1,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.94 : 3,591.30 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.94/3,591.30 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.94x = 3,591.30 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.94x = 3,349,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,605.51/2,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.20

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