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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.36, 2,842.48 and 1,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.36, 2,842.48 and 1,324.64 is: 1,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.36 : 2,842.48 = 1,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.36/2,842.48 = 1,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.36x = 2,842.48 × 1,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.36x = 3,765,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,262.71/2,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.37

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