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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.75, 3,589.92 and 833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.75, 3,589.92 and 833.69 is: 1,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.75 : 3,589.92 = 833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.75/3,589.92 = 833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.75x = 3,589.92 × 833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.75x = 2,992,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,889.38/2,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.29

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