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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.09, 3,583.81 and 1,001.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.09, 3,583.81 and 1,001.03 is: 1,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.09 : 3,583.81 = 1,001.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.09/3,583.81 = 1,001.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.09x = 3,583.81 × 1,001.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.09x = 3,587,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,501.32/2,389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.62

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