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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.93, 3,583.29 and 1,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.93, 3,583.29 and 1,001.16 is: 1,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.93 : 3,583.29 = 1,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.93/3,583.29 = 1,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.93x = 3,583.29 × 1,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.93x = 3,587,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,444.74/2,387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.32

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