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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.02, 3,581.97 and 1,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.02, 3,581.97 and 1,001.73 is: 1,501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.02 : 3,581.97 = 1,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.02/3,581.97 = 1,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.02x = 3,581.97 × 1,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.02x = 3,588,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,166.81/2,390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.31

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