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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.22, 3,569.57 and 1,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.22, 3,569.57 and 1,064.08 is: 1,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.22 : 3,569.57 = 1,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.22/3,569.57 = 1,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.22x = 3,569.57 × 1,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.22x = 3,798,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,310.44/2,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.45

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