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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.48, 3,577.08 and 1,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.48, 3,577.08 and 1,086.12 is: 1,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.48 : 3,577.08 = 1,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.48/3,577.08 = 1,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.48x = 3,577.08 × 1,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.48x = 3,885,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,138.13/2,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.66

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