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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.96, 3,584.10 and 1,001.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.96, 3,584.10 and 1,001.97 is: 1,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.96 : 3,584.10 = 1,001.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.96/3,584.10 = 1,001.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.96x = 3,584.10 × 1,001.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.96x = 3,591,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,137.75/2,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.23

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