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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.44, 3,588.54 and 1,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.44, 3,588.54 and 1,004.66 is: 1,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.44 : 3,588.54 = 1,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.44/3,588.54 = 1,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.44x = 3,588.54 × 1,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.44x = 3,605,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,262.60/2,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.57

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