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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.16, 3,580.56 and 1,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.16, 3,580.56 and 1,090.72 is: 1,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.16 : 3,580.56 = 1,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.16/3,580.56 = 1,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.16x = 3,580.56 × 1,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.16x = 3,905,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,388.40/2,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.31

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