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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.22, 3,587.33 and 1,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.22, 3,587.33 and 1,003.74 is: 1,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.22 : 3,587.33 = 1,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.22/3,587.33 = 1,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.22x = 3,587.33 × 1,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.22x = 3,600,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,763.12/2,391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.82

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