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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.49, 3,583.56 and 851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.49, 3,583.56 and 851.13 is: 1,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.49 : 3,583.56 = 851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.49/3,583.56 = 851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.49x = 3,583.56 × 851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.49x = 3,050,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,075.42/2,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.92

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