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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.32, 3,579.20 and 1,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.32, 3,579.20 and 1,086.62 is: 1,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.32 : 3,579.20 = 1,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.32/3,579.20 = 1,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.32x = 3,579.20 × 1,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.32x = 3,889,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,224.87/2,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.48

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