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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.57, 3,674.35 and 1,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.57, 3,674.35 and 1,062.73 is: 1,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.57 : 3,674.35 = 1,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.57/3,674.35 = 1,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.57x = 3,674.35 × 1,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.57x = 3,904,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,828.32/2,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.09

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