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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.45, 3,600.84 and 1,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.45, 3,600.84 and 1,084.67 is: 1,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.45 : 3,600.84 = 1,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.45/3,600.84 = 1,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.45x = 3,600.84 × 1,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.45x = 3,905,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,705.12/2,402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.72

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