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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.32, 3,579.26 and 1,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.32, 3,579.26 and 1,017 is: 1,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.32 : 3,579.26 = 1,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.32/3,579.26 = 1,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.32x = 3,579.26 × 1,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.32x = 3,640,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,107.42/2,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.05

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