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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.41, 3,574.96 and 1,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.41, 3,574.96 and 1,049.56 is: 1,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.41 : 3,574.96 = 1,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.41/3,574.96 = 1,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.41x = 3,574.96 × 1,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.41x = 3,752,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,135.02/2,384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.61

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