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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.32, 3,664.60 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.32, 3,664.60 and 1,056.08 is: 1,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.32 : 3,664.60 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.32/3,664.60 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.32x = 3,664.60 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.32x = 3,870,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,110.77/2,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.60

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