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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.40, 3,580.56 and 1,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.40, 3,580.56 and 1,092.96 is: 1,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.40 : 3,580.56 = 1,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.40/3,580.56 = 1,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.40x = 3,580.56 × 1,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.40x = 3,913,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,408.86/2,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.14

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