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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.39, 3,584.45 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.39, 3,584.45 and 1,004.27 is: 1,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.39 : 3,584.45 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.39/3,584.45 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.39x = 3,584.45 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.39x = 3,599,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,740.19/2,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.29

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