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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.01, 3,567.81 and 1,064.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.01, 3,567.81 and 1,064.55 is: 1,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.01 : 3,567.81 = 1,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.01/3,567.81 = 1,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.01x = 3,567.81 × 1,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.01x = 3,798,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,112.14/2,381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.17

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