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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.04, 3,584.48 and 1,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.04, 3,584.48 and 1,003.40 is: 1,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.04 : 3,584.48 = 1,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.04/3,584.48 = 1,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.04x = 3,584.48 × 1,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.04x = 3,596,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,667.23/2,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.86

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