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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.95, 3,590.34 and 833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.95, 3,590.34 and 833.53 is: 1,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.95 : 3,590.34 = 833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.95/3,590.34 = 833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.95x = 3,590.34 × 833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.95x = 2,992,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,656.10/2,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.09

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