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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.10, 3,587.65 and 1,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.10, 3,587.65 and 1,204.52 is: 1,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.10 : 3,587.65 = 1,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.10/3,587.65 = 1,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.10x = 3,587.65 × 1,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.10x = 4,321,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,375.23/2,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.28

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