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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.05, 3,594.86 and 1,080.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.05, 3,594.86 and 1,080.04 is: 1,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.05 : 3,594.86 = 1,080.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.05/3,594.86 = 1,080.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.05x = 3,594.86 × 1,080.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.05x = 3,882,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,578.21/2,397.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.74

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