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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.72, 3,581.86 and 1,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.72, 3,581.86 and 1,090.04 is: 1,635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.72 : 3,581.86 = 1,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.72/3,581.86 = 1,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.72x = 3,581.86 × 1,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.72x = 3,904,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,370.67/2,387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.19

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