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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.08, 3,584.96 and 850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.08, 3,584.96 and 850.88 is: 1,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.08 : 3,584.96 = 850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.08/3,584.96 = 850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.08x = 3,584.96 × 850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.08x = 3,050,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,370.76/2,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.26

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