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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.37, 3,588.45 and 1,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.37, 3,588.45 and 1,004.60 is: 1,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.37 : 3,588.45 = 1,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.37/3,588.45 = 1,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.37x = 3,588.45 × 1,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.37x = 3,604,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,951.85/2,391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.48

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