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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.48, 3,576.71 and 1,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.48, 3,576.71 and 1,086.04 is: 1,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.48 : 3,576.71 = 1,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.48/3,576.71 = 1,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.48x = 3,576.71 × 1,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.48x = 3,884,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,450.13/2,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.06

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