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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.31, 3,590.21 and 1,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.31, 3,590.21 and 1,076.92 is: 1,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.31 : 3,590.21 = 1,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.31/3,590.21 = 1,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.31x = 3,590.21 × 1,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.31x = 3,866,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,364.69/2,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.82

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