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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.97, 3,585.12 and 1,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.97, 3,585.12 and 1,001.91 is: 1,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.97 : 3,585.12 = 1,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.97/3,585.12 = 1,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.97x = 3,585.12 × 1,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.97x = 3,591,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,962.57/2,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.94

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