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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.46, 3,583.52 and 851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.46, 3,583.52 and 851.10 is: 1,275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.46 : 3,583.52 = 851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.46/3,583.52 = 851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.46x = 3,583.52 × 851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.46x = 3,049,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,933.87/2,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.88

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