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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.57, 3,591.97 and 833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.57, 3,591.97 and 833.58 is: 1,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.57 : 3,591.97 = 833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.57/3,591.97 = 833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.57x = 3,591.97 × 833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.57x = 2,994,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,204.72/2,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.94

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