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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.68, 3,574.40 and 1,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.68, 3,574.40 and 1,084.16 is: 1,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.68 : 3,574.40 = 1,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.68/3,574.40 = 1,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.68x = 3,574.40 × 1,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.68x = 3,875,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,221.50/2,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.73

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