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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.72, 3,589.89 and 855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.72, 3,589.89 and 855.36 is: 1,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.72 : 3,589.89 = 855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.72/3,589.89 = 855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.72x = 3,589.89 × 855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.72x = 3,070,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,648.31/2,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.26

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