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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.74, 3,989.55 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.74, 3,989.55 and 928.32 is: 1,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.74 : 3,989.55 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.74/3,989.55 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.74x = 3,989.55 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.74x = 3,703,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,579.06/2,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.46

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