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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.80, 3,587.60 and 1,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.80, 3,587.60 and 1,004.02 is: 1,506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.80 : 3,587.60 = 1,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.80/3,587.60 = 1,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.80x = 3,587.60 × 1,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.80x = 3,602,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,022.15/2,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.62

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