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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.23, 3,656.22 and 1,053.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.23, 3,656.22 and 1,053.21 is: 1,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.23 : 3,656.22 = 1,053.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.23/3,656.22 = 1,053.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.23x = 3,656.22 × 1,053.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.23x = 3,850,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,777.23/2,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.69

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