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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.09, 3,574.10 and 1,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.09, 3,574.10 and 1,084.17 is: 1,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.09 : 3,574.10 = 1,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.09/3,574.10 = 1,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.09x = 3,574.10 × 1,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.09x = 3,874,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,926.58/2,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.69

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