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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.71, 3,590.55 and 833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.71, 3,590.55 and 833.72 is: 1,250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.71 : 3,590.55 = 833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.71/3,590.55 = 833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.71x = 3,590.55 × 833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.71x = 2,993,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,513.35/2,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.57

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