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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.08, 3,583.62 and 849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.08, 3,583.62 and 849.72 is: 1,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.08 : 3,583.62 = 849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.08/3,583.62 = 849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.08x = 3,583.62 × 849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.08x = 3,045,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,073.59/2,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.58

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