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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.40, 3,632.06 and 1,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.40, 3,632.06 and 1,053.40 is: 1,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.40 : 3,632.06 = 1,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.40/3,632.06 = 1,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.40x = 3,632.06 × 1,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.40x = 3,826,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,012.00/2,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.08

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