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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.03, 3,587.36 and 1,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.03, 3,587.36 and 1,005.68 is: 1,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.03 : 3,587.36 = 1,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.03/3,587.36 = 1,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.03x = 3,587.36 × 1,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.03x = 3,607,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,733.50/2,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.23

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