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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.52, 3,589.66 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.52, 3,589.66 and 833.55 is: 1,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.52 : 3,589.66 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.52/3,589.66 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.52x = 3,589.66 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.52x = 2,992,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,161.09/2,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.11

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