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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.77, 3,592.85 and 1,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.77, 3,592.85 and 1,008.07 is: 1,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.77 : 3,592.85 = 1,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.77/3,592.85 = 1,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.77x = 3,592.85 × 1,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.77x = 3,621,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,830.28/2,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.39

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