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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.20, 3,579.36 and 1,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.20, 3,579.36 and 1,086.56 is: 1,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.20 : 3,579.36 = 1,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.20/3,579.36 = 1,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.20x = 3,579.36 × 1,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.20x = 3,889,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,189.40/2,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.55

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