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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.72, 3,577.36 and 1,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.72, 3,577.36 and 1,087.04 is: 1,630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.72 : 3,577.36 = 1,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.72/3,577.36 = 1,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.72x = 3,577.36 × 1,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.72x = 3,888,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,733.41/2,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.69

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