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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.04, 3,589.98 and 932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.04, 3,589.98 and 932.08 is: 1,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.04 : 3,589.98 = 932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.04/3,589.98 = 932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.04x = 3,589.98 × 932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.04x = 3,346,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,148.56/2,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.70

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