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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.97, 3,579.47 and 1,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.97, 3,579.47 and 1,002.16 is: 1,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.97 : 3,579.47 = 1,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.97/3,579.47 = 1,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.97x = 3,579.47 × 1,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.97x = 3,587,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,201.66/2,387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.20

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