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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.62, 3,675.08 and 1,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.62, 3,675.08 and 1,062.65 is: 1,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.62 : 3,675.08 = 1,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.62/3,675.08 = 1,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.62x = 3,675.08 × 1,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.62x = 3,905,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,300.07/2,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.25

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