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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.64, 2,464.02 and 1,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.64, 2,464.02 and 1,057.95 is: 1,586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.64 : 2,464.02 = 1,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.64/2,464.02 = 1,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.64x = 2,464.02 × 1,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.64x = 2,606,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,809.96/1,642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.97

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