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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.00, 3,581.90 and 1,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.00, 3,581.90 and 1,072.79 is: 1,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.00 : 3,581.90 = 1,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.00/3,581.90 = 1,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.00x = 3,581.90 × 1,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.00x = 3,842,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,603.23/2,390.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.79

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