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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.50, 3,588.46 and 1,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.50, 3,588.46 and 1,093.28 is: 1,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.50 : 3,588.46 = 1,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.50/3,588.46 = 1,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.50x = 3,588.46 × 1,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.50x = 3,923,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,191.55/2,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.47

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