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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.97, 3,580.97 and 1,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.97, 3,580.97 and 1,003.16 is: 1,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.97 : 3,580.97 = 1,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.97/3,580.97 = 1,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.97x = 3,580.97 × 1,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.97x = 3,592,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,285.87/2,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.70

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