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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.18, 3,659.04 and 1,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.18, 3,659.04 and 1,052.66 is: 1,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.18 : 3,659.04 = 1,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.18/3,659.04 = 1,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.18x = 3,659.04 × 1,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.18x = 3,851,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,734.19/2,439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.11

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