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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.87, 3,590.91 and 2,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.87, 3,590.91 and 2,007.27 is: 3,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.87 : 3,590.91 = 2,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.87/3,590.91 = 2,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.87x = 3,590.91 × 2,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.87x = 7,207,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,925.92/2,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.74

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