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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.44, 3,578.58 and 1,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.44, 3,578.58 and 1,001.53 is: 1,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.44 : 3,578.58 = 1,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.44/3,578.58 = 1,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.44x = 3,578.58 × 1,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.44x = 3,584,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,059.70/2,387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.21

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