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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.10, 3,570.12 and 1,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.10, 3,570.12 and 1,146.04 is: 1,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.10 : 3,570.12 = 1,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.10/3,570.12 = 1,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.10x = 3,570.12 × 1,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.10x = 4,091,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,500.32/2,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.32

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