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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.48, 3,573.39 and 1,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.48, 3,573.39 and 1,082.60 is: 1,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.48 : 3,573.39 = 1,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.48/3,573.39 = 1,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.48x = 3,573.39 × 1,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.48x = 3,868,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,552.01/2,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.43

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