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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.41, 3,659.49 and 1,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.41, 3,659.49 and 1,053.14 is: 1,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.41 : 3,659.49 = 1,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.41/3,659.49 = 1,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.41x = 3,659.49 × 1,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.41x = 3,853,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,955.30/2,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.87

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