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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.37, 3,579.60 and 1,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.37, 3,579.60 and 1,070.88 is: 1,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.37 : 3,579.60 = 1,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.37/3,579.60 = 1,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.37x = 3,579.60 × 1,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.37x = 3,833,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,322.05/2,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.67

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