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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.92, 3,583.76 and 1,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.92, 3,583.76 and 1,002.20 is: 1,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.92 : 3,583.76 = 1,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.92/3,583.76 = 1,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.92x = 3,583.76 × 1,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.92x = 3,591,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,644.27/2,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.46

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