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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.51, 3,591.41 and 1,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.51, 3,591.41 and 1,239.26 is: 1,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.51 : 3,591.41 = 1,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.51/3,591.41 = 1,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.51x = 3,591.41 × 1,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.51x = 4,450,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,666.60/2,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.48

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