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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.32, 3,584.94 and 909.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.32, 3,584.94 and 909.01 is: 1,363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.32 : 3,584.94 = 909.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.32/3,584.94 = 909.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.32x = 3,584.94 × 909.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.32x = 3,258,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,755.27/2,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.31

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