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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.87, 3,586.41 and 2,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.87, 3,586.41 and 2,004.27 is: 3,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.87 : 3,586.41 = 2,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.87/3,586.41 = 2,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.87x = 3,586.41 × 2,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.87x = 7,188,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,133.97/2,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.24

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