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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.96, 3,587.94 and 1,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.96, 3,587.94 and 1,023 is: 1,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.96 : 3,587.94 = 1,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.96/3,587.94 = 1,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.96x = 3,587.94 × 1,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.96x = 3,670,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,462.62/2,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.50

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