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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.25, 3,584.01 and 850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.25, 3,584.01 and 850.25 is: 1,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.25 : 3,584.01 = 850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.25/3,584.01 = 850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.25x = 3,584.01 × 850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.25x = 3,047,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,304.50/2,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.42

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