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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.62, 2,081.36 and 1,081.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.62, 2,081.36 and 1,081.81 is: 1,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.62 : 2,081.36 = 1,081.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.62/2,081.36 = 1,081.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.62x = 2,081.36 × 1,081.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.62x = 2,251,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,636.06/1,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.83

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