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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390, 3,585.24 and 851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390, 3,585.24 and 851.60 is: 1,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390 : 3,585.24 = 851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390/3,585.24 = 851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390x = 3,585.24 × 851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390x = 3,053,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,190.38/2,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.49

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