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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.10, 3,585.06 and 1,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.10, 3,585.06 and 1,002.68 is: 1,504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.10 : 3,585.06 = 1,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.10/3,585.06 = 1,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.10x = 3,585.06 × 1,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.10x = 3,594,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,663.48/2,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.61

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