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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.65, 3,584.48 and 1,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.65, 3,584.48 and 1,002.62 is: 1,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.65 : 3,584.48 = 1,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.65/3,584.48 = 1,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.65x = 3,584.48 × 1,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.65x = 3,593,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,848.40/2,389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.92

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