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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.68, 3,584.90 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.68, 3,584.90 and 830.16 is: 1,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.68 : 3,584.90 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.68/3,584.90 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.68x = 3,584.90 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.68x = 2,976,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,040.58/2,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.37

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