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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.75, 3,666.68 and 1,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.75, 3,666.68 and 1,059.02 is: 1,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.75 : 3,666.68 = 1,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.75/3,666.68 = 1,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.75x = 3,666.68 × 1,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.75x = 3,883,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,087.45/2,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.04

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