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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.62, 3,572.49 and 1,066.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.62, 3,572.49 and 1,066.13 is: 1,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.62 : 3,572.49 = 1,066.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.62/3,572.49 = 1,066.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.62x = 3,572.49 × 1,066.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.62x = 3,808,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,733.43/2,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.55

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