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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.12, 3,586.66 and 1,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.12, 3,586.66 and 1,006.41 is: 1,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.12 : 3,586.66 = 1,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.12/3,586.66 = 1,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.12x = 3,586.66 × 1,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.12x = 3,609,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,650.49/2,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.98

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