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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.07, 3,577.32 and 1,085.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.07, 3,577.32 and 1,085.37 is: 1,628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.07 : 3,577.32 = 1,085.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.07/3,577.32 = 1,085.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.07x = 3,577.32 × 1,085.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.07x = 3,882,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,715.81/2,384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.61

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