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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.68, 3,574.02 and 1,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.68, 3,574.02 and 1,084.52 is: 1,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.68 : 3,574.02 = 1,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.68/3,574.02 = 1,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.68x = 3,574.02 × 1,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.68x = 3,876,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,096.17/2,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.78

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