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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.73, 3,571.18 and 1,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.73, 3,571.18 and 1,063.05 is: 1,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.73 : 3,571.18 = 1,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.73/3,571.18 = 1,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.73x = 3,571.18 × 1,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.73x = 3,796,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,330.84/2,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.28

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