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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.62, 3,586.80 and 1,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.62, 3,586.80 and 1,074.28 is: 1,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.62 : 3,586.80 = 1,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.62/3,586.80 = 1,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.62x = 3,586.80 × 1,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.62x = 3,853,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,227.50/2,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.81

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