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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.46, 3,587.79 and 1,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.46, 3,587.79 and 1,007.13 is: 1,509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.46 : 3,587.79 = 1,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.46/3,587.79 = 1,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.46x = 3,587.79 × 1,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.46x = 3,613,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,370.94/2,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.69

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