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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.38, 3,578.91 and 1,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.38, 3,578.91 and 1,069.02 is: 1,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.38 : 3,578.91 = 1,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.38/3,578.91 = 1,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.38x = 3,578.91 × 1,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.38x = 3,825,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,926.37/2,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.91

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