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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.60, 3,584.94 and 851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.60, 3,584.94 and 851.24 is: 1,276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.60 : 3,584.94 = 851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.60/3,584.94 = 851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.60x = 3,584.94 × 851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.60x = 3,051,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,644.33/2,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.52

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