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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.23, 3,571.19 and 1,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.23, 3,571.19 and 1,063.87 is: 1,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.23 : 3,571.19 = 1,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.23/3,571.19 = 1,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.23x = 3,571.19 × 1,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.23x = 3,799,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,276.14/2,380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.18

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