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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.59, 3,571.97 and 1,082.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.59, 3,571.97 and 1,082.43 is: 1,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.59 : 3,571.97 = 1,082.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.59/3,571.97 = 1,082.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.59x = 3,571.97 × 1,082.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.59x = 3,866,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,402.07/2,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.14

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