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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.48, 3,571.89 and 1,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.48, 3,571.89 and 1,081.60 is: 1,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.48 : 3,571.89 = 1,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.48/3,571.89 = 1,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.48x = 3,571.89 × 1,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.48x = 3,863,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,356.22/2,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.93

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