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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.49, 3,669.72 and 1,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.49, 3,669.72 and 1,059.19 is: 1,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.49 : 3,669.72 = 1,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.49/3,669.72 = 1,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.49x = 3,669.72 × 1,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.49x = 3,886,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,930.73/2,445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.43

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