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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.50, 3,669.75 and 1,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.50, 3,669.75 and 1,059.47 is: 1,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.50 : 3,669.75 = 1,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.50/3,669.75 = 1,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.50x = 3,669.75 × 1,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.50x = 3,887,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,971.68/2,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.20

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