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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.16, 3,590.55 and 1,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.16, 3,590.55 and 1,007.81 is: 1,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.16 : 3,590.55 = 1,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.16/3,590.55 = 1,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.16x = 3,590.55 × 1,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.16x = 3,618,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,592.20/2,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.42

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