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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.68, 3,587.08 and 1,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.68, 3,587.08 and 1,293.76 is: 1,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.68 : 3,587.08 = 1,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.68/3,587.08 = 1,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.68x = 3,587.08 × 1,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.68x = 4,640,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,820.62/2,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.21

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