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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.08, 2,186.46 and 1,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.08, 2,186.46 and 1,351.08 is: 2,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.08 : 2,186.46 = 1,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.08/2,186.46 = 1,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.08x = 2,186.46 × 1,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.08x = 2,954,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,082.38/1,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.62

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