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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390, 3,585 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390, 3,585 and 851.04 is: 1,276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390 : 3,585 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390/3,585 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390x = 3,585 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390x = 3,050,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,978.40/2,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.56

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