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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.53, 3,590.30 and 727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.53, 3,590.30 and 727.66 is: 1,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.53 : 3,590.30 = 727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.53/3,590.30 = 727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.53x = 3,590.30 × 727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.53x = 2,612,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,505.08/2,393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.49

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