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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.85, 3,585.72 and 910.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.85, 3,585.72 and 910.25 is: 1,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.85 : 3,585.72 = 910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.85/3,585.72 = 910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.85x = 3,585.72 × 910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.85x = 3,263,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,901.63/2,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.59

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