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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.74, 3,591.16 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.74, 3,591.16 and 1,008.74 is: 1,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.74 : 3,591.16 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.74/3,591.16 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.74x = 3,591.16 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.74x = 3,622,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,546.74/2,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.71

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