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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.91, 3,586.35 and 1,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.91, 3,586.35 and 1,416.32 is: 2,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.91 : 3,586.35 = 1,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.91/3,586.35 = 1,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.91x = 3,586.35 × 1,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.91x = 5,079,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,401.30/2,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.46

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