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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.78, 3,570.96 and 1,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.78, 3,570.96 and 1,081.14 is: 1,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.78 : 3,570.96 = 1,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.78/3,570.96 = 1,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.78x = 3,570.96 × 1,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.78x = 3,860,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,707.69/2,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.30

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