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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.95, 3,602.32 and 1,085.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.95, 3,602.32 and 1,085.19 is: 1,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.95 : 3,602.32 = 1,085.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.95/3,602.32 = 1,085.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.95x = 3,602.32 × 1,085.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.95x = 3,909,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,196.21/2,401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.51

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