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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.23, 3,585.33 and 930.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.23, 3,585.33 and 930.41 is: 1,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.23 : 3,585.33 = 930.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.23/3,585.33 = 930.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.23x = 3,585.33 × 930.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.23x = 3,335,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,826.89/2,390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.61

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