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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.67, 3,582.34 and 1,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.67, 3,582.34 and 1,003.25 is: 1,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.67 : 3,582.34 = 1,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.67/3,582.34 = 1,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.67x = 3,582.34 × 1,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.67x = 3,593,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,982.61/2,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.34

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