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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.72, 3,592.72 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.72, 3,592.72 and 1,007.32 is: 1,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.72 : 3,592.72 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.72/3,592.72 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.72x = 3,592.72 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.72x = 3,619,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,018.71/2,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.25

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