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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.72, 3,582.75 and 1,090.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.72, 3,582.75 and 1,090.28 is: 1,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.72 : 3,582.75 = 1,090.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.72/3,582.75 = 1,090.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.72x = 3,582.75 × 1,090.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.72x = 3,906,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,200.67/2,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.59

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