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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.44, 3,587.34 and 1,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.44, 3,587.34 and 1,005.29 is: 1,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.44 : 3,587.34 = 1,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.44/3,587.34 = 1,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.44x = 3,587.34 × 1,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.44x = 3,606,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,332.92/2,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.12

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