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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.88, 3,586.84 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.88, 3,586.84 and 833.04 is: 1,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.88 : 3,586.84 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.88/3,586.84 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.88x = 3,586.84 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.88x = 2,987,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,981.19/2,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.18

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