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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.57, 3,579.57 and 1,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.57, 3,579.57 and 1,086.87 is: 1,630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.57 : 3,579.57 = 1,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.57/3,579.57 = 1,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.57x = 3,579.57 × 1,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.57x = 3,890,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,527.25/2,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.86

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