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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.63, 3,585.26 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.63, 3,585.26 and 1,004.27 is: 1,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.63 : 3,585.26 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.63/3,585.26 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.63x = 3,585.26 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.63x = 3,600,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,573.00/2,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.12

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