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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.33, 3,586.14 and 1,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.33, 3,586.14 and 1,002.94 is: 1,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.33 : 3,586.14 = 1,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.33/3,586.14 = 1,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.33x = 3,586.14 × 1,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.33x = 3,596,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,674.29/2,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.68

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