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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.84, 3,588.37 and 1,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.84, 3,588.37 and 1,005.93 is: 1,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.84 : 3,588.37 = 1,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.84/3,588.37 = 1,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.84x = 3,588.37 × 1,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.84x = 3,609,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,646.52/2,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.15

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