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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.39, 3,667.01 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.39, 3,667.01 and 1,059.39 is: 1,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.39 : 3,667.01 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.39/3,667.01 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.39x = 3,667.01 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.39x = 3,884,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,788.43/2,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.62

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