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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.39, 3,577.43 and 1,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.39, 3,577.43 and 1,068.04 is: 1,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.39 : 3,577.43 = 1,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.39/3,577.43 = 1,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.39x = 3,577.43 × 1,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.39x = 3,820,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,819.35/2,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.43

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