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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.39, 3,574.77 and 1,066.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.39, 3,574.77 and 1,066.53 is: 1,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.39 : 3,574.77 = 1,066.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.39/3,574.77 = 1,066.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.39x = 3,574.77 × 1,066.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.39x = 3,812,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,599.45/2,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.33

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