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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.25, 3,584.87 and 1,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.25, 3,584.87 and 1,003.23 is: 1,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.25 : 3,584.87 = 1,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.25/3,584.87 = 1,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.25x = 3,584.87 × 1,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.25x = 3,596,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,444.11/2,390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.63

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