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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.60, 3,589.72 and 1,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.60, 3,589.72 and 1,006.93 is: 1,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.60 : 3,589.72 = 1,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.60/3,589.72 = 1,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.60x = 3,589.72 × 1,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.60x = 3,614,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,598.73/2,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.11

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