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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.24, 3,580.11 and 1,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.24, 3,580.11 and 1,071.12 is: 1,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.24 : 3,580.11 = 1,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.24/3,580.11 = 1,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.24x = 3,580.11 × 1,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.24x = 3,834,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,727.42/2,386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.02

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