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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.64, 3,586.14 and 1,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.64, 3,586.14 and 1,235.88 is: 1,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.64 : 3,586.14 = 1,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.64/3,586.14 = 1,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.64x = 3,586.14 × 1,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.64x = 4,432,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,038.70/2,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.59

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