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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.93, 3,586.91 and 830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.93, 3,586.91 and 830.99 is: 1,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.93 : 3,586.91 = 830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.93/3,586.91 = 830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.93x = 3,586.91 × 830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.93x = 2,980,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,664.25/2,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.65

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