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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.35, 3,590.58 and 932.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.35, 3,590.58 and 932.49 is: 1,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.35 : 3,590.58 = 932.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.35/3,590.58 = 932.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.35x = 3,590.58 × 932.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.35x = 3,348,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,179.94/2,395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.78

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