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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.47, 3,585.87 and 1,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.47, 3,585.87 and 1,002.41 is: 1,503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.47 : 3,585.87 = 1,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.47/3,585.87 = 1,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.47x = 3,585.87 × 1,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.47x = 3,594,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,506.93/2,390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.69

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