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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.79, 3,573.54 and 1,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.79, 3,573.54 and 1,065.44 is: 1,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.79 : 3,573.54 = 1,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.79/3,573.54 = 1,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.79x = 3,573.54 × 1,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.79x = 3,807,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,374.59/2,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.53

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