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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.91, 3,582.26 and 1,140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.91, 3,582.26 and 1,140.21 is: 1,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.91 : 3,582.26 = 1,140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.91/3,582.26 = 1,140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.91x = 3,582.26 × 1,140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.91x = 4,084,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,528.67/2,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.36

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