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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.20, 3,582.36 and 1,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.20, 3,582.36 and 1,072.71 is: 1,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.20 : 3,582.36 = 1,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.20/3,582.36 = 1,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.20x = 3,582.36 × 1,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.20x = 3,842,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,833.40/2,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.42

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