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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.39, 3,585.95 and 1,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.39, 3,585.95 and 1,005.27 is: 1,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.39 : 3,585.95 = 1,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.39/3,585.95 = 1,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.39x = 3,585.95 × 1,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.39x = 3,604,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,847.96/2,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.80

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