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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.77, 3,585.92 and 830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.77, 3,585.92 and 830.53 is: 1,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.77 : 3,585.92 = 830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.77/3,585.92 = 830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.77x = 3,585.92 × 830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.77x = 2,978,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,207.25/2,390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.71

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