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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.27, 3,590.46 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.27, 3,590.46 and 933.21 is: 1,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.27 : 3,590.46 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.27/3,590.46 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.27x = 3,590.46 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.27x = 3,350,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,653.18/2,394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.45

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