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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.35, 3,667.94 and 1,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.35, 3,667.94 and 1,039.82 is: 1,559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.35 : 3,667.94 = 1,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.35/3,667.94 = 1,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.35x = 3,667.94 × 1,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.35x = 3,813,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,992.17/2,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.69

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