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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.95, 3,582.33 and 1,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.95, 3,582.33 and 1,004.04 is: 1,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.95 : 3,582.33 = 1,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.95/3,582.33 = 1,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.95x = 3,582.33 × 1,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.95x = 3,596,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,802.61/2,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.97

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