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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.94, 3,584.91 and 1,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.94, 3,584.91 and 1,002.91 is: 1,504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.94 : 3,584.91 = 1,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.94/3,584.91 = 1,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.94x = 3,584.91 × 1,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.94x = 3,595,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,334.23/2,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.36

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