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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.43, 3,570.87 and 1,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.43, 3,570.87 and 1,211.35 is: 1,814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.43 : 3,570.87 = 1,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.43/3,570.87 = 1,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.43x = 3,570.87 × 1,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.43x = 4,325,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,564.45/2,384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.09

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