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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.68, 3,586.53 and 830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.68, 3,586.53 and 830.73 is: 1,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.68 : 3,586.53 = 830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.68/3,586.53 = 830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.68x = 3,586.53 × 830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.68x = 2,979,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,438.07/2,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.27

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