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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.84, 3,575.60 and 1,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.84, 3,575.60 and 1,084.96 is: 1,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.84 : 3,575.60 = 1,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.84/3,575.60 = 1,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.84x = 3,575.60 × 1,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.84x = 3,879,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,382.98/2,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.37

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