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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.03, 3,590.16 and 833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.03, 3,590.16 and 833.64 is: 1,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.03 : 3,590.16 = 833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.03/3,590.16 = 833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.03x = 3,590.16 × 833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.03x = 2,992,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,889.08/2,394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.14

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