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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.73, 3,590.93 and 1,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.73, 3,590.93 and 1,008.65 is: 1,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.73 : 3,590.93 = 1,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.73/3,590.93 = 1,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.73x = 3,590.93 × 1,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.73x = 3,622,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,003.04/2,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.86

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