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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.46, 3,589.29 and 1,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.46, 3,589.29 and 1,008.13 is: 1,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.46 : 3,589.29 = 1,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.46/3,589.29 = 1,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.46x = 3,589.29 × 1,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.46x = 3,618,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,470.93/2,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.18

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