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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.71, 3,586.90 and 853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.71, 3,586.90 and 853.35 is: 1,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.71 : 3,586.90 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.71/3,586.90 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.71x = 3,586.90 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.71x = 3,060,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,858.91/2,392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.25

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