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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.44, 3,591.61 and 1,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.44, 3,591.61 and 1,008.06 is: 1,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.44 : 3,591.61 = 1,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.44/3,591.61 = 1,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.44x = 3,591.61 × 1,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.44x = 3,620,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,542.39/2,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.43

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