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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.93, 3,591.60 and 1,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.93, 3,591.60 and 1,008.01 is: 1,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.93 : 3,591.60 = 1,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.93/3,591.60 = 1,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.93x = 3,591.60 × 1,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.93x = 3,620,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,369.43/2,394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.68

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