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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.04, 3,588.41 and 1,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.04, 3,588.41 and 1,006.97 is: 1,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.04 : 3,588.41 = 1,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.04/3,588.41 = 1,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.04x = 3,588.41 × 1,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.04x = 3,613,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,398.24/2,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.33

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