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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.37, 3,587.90 and 1,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.37, 3,587.90 and 1,236.69 is: 1,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.37 : 3,587.90 = 1,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.37/3,587.90 = 1,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.37x = 3,587.90 × 1,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.37x = 4,437,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,113.87/2,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.92

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