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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.95, 3,659.24 and 1,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.95, 3,659.24 and 1,052.99 is: 1,579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.95 : 3,659.24 = 1,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.95/3,659.24 = 1,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.95x = 3,659.24 × 1,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.95x = 3,853,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,143.13/2,439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.19

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