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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.20, 3,602.69 and 1,085.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.20, 3,602.69 and 1,085.45 is: 1,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.20 : 3,602.69 = 1,085.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.20/3,602.69 = 1,085.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.20x = 3,602.69 × 1,085.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.20x = 3,910,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,516.42/2,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.89

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