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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.44, 3,590.40 and 854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.44, 3,590.40 and 854.08 is: 1,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.44 : 3,590.40 = 854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.44/3,590.40 = 854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.44x = 3,590.40 × 854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.44x = 3,066,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,488.83/2,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.21

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