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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.15, 3,589.09 and 932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.15, 3,589.09 and 932.96 is: 1,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.15 : 3,589.09 = 932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.15/3,589.09 = 932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.15x = 3,589.09 × 932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.15x = 3,348,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,469.11/2,394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.61

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