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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.40, 3,670.80 and 1,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.40, 3,670.80 and 1,060.60 is: 1,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.40 : 3,670.80 = 1,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.40/3,670.80 = 1,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.40x = 3,670.80 × 1,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.40x = 3,893,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,250.48/2,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.12

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