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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.31, 3,591.49 and 932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.31, 3,591.49 and 932.75 is: 1,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.31 : 3,591.49 = 932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.31/3,591.49 = 932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.31x = 3,591.49 × 932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.31x = 3,349,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,957.63/2,395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.55

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