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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.37, 3,591.45 and 1,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.37, 3,591.45 and 1,006.61 is: 1,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.37 : 3,591.45 = 1,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.37/3,591.45 = 1,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.37x = 3,591.45 × 1,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.37x = 3,615,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,171.53/2,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.49

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