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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.18, 3,579.27 and 1,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.18, 3,579.27 and 1,088.02 is: 1,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.18 : 3,579.27 = 1,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.18/3,579.27 = 1,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.18x = 3,579.27 × 1,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.18x = 3,894,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,317.35/2,386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.03

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