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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.10, 3,587.30 and 1,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.10, 3,587.30 and 1,004.46 is: 1,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.10 : 3,587.30 = 1,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.10/3,587.30 = 1,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.10x = 3,587.30 × 1,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.10x = 3,603,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,283.93/2,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.59

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