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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.63, 3,586.75 and 1,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.63, 3,586.75 and 1,005.27 is: 1,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.63 : 3,586.75 = 1,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.63/3,586.75 = 1,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.63x = 3,586.75 × 1,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.63x = 3,605,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,652.17/2,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.61

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