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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.52, 2,360.38 and 1,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.52, 2,360.38 and 1,083.88 is: 1,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.52 : 2,360.38 = 1,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.52/2,360.38 = 1,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.52x = 2,360.38 × 1,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.52x = 2,558,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,368.67/1,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.92

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