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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.52, 3,570.84 and 1,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.52, 3,570.84 and 1,081.12 is: 1,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.52 : 3,570.84 = 1,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.52/3,570.84 = 1,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.52x = 3,570.84 × 1,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.52x = 3,860,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,506.54/2,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.39

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