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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.02, 3,583.59 and 2,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.02, 3,583.59 and 2,004.50 is: 3,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.02 : 3,583.59 = 2,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.02/3,583.59 = 2,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.02x = 3,583.59 × 2,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.02x = 7,183,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,288.24/2,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.02

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