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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.48, 3,570.08 and 1,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.48, 3,570.08 and 1,066.04 is: 1,597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.48 : 3,570.08 = 1,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.48/3,570.08 = 1,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.48x = 3,570.08 × 1,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.48x = 3,805,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,848.08/2,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.43

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