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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.89, 3,589.70 and 833.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.89, 3,589.70 and 833.35 is: 1,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.89 : 3,589.70 = 833.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.89/3,589.70 = 833.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.89x = 3,589.70 × 833.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.89x = 2,991,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,476.50/2,393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.63

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