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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.66, 3,587.48 and 1,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.66, 3,587.48 and 1,004.62 is: 1,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.66 : 3,587.48 = 1,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.66/3,587.48 = 1,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.66x = 3,587.48 × 1,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.66x = 3,604,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,054.16/2,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.93

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