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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.52, 3,584.52 and 1,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.52, 3,584.52 and 1,003.32 is: 1,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.52 : 3,584.52 = 1,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.52/3,584.52 = 1,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.52x = 3,584.52 × 1,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.52x = 3,596,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,420.61/2,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.08

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