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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.20, 3,670.80 and 1,059.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.20, 3,670.80 and 1,059.57 is: 1,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.20 : 3,670.80 = 1,059.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.20/3,670.80 = 1,059.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.20x = 3,670.80 × 1,059.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.20x = 3,889,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,469.56/2,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.36

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