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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.65, 3,588.99 and 1,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.65, 3,588.99 and 1,005.63 is: 1,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.65 : 3,588.99 = 1,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.65/3,588.99 = 1,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.65x = 3,588.99 × 1,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.65x = 3,609,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,196.01/2,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.45

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