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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.13, 3,572.43 and 1,065.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.13, 3,572.43 and 1,065.99 is: 1,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.13 : 3,572.43 = 1,065.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.13/3,572.43 = 1,065.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.13x = 3,572.43 × 1,065.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.13x = 3,808,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,174.66/2,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.31

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