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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.37, 3,674.99 and 1,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.37, 3,674.99 and 1,063.66 is: 1,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.37 : 3,674.99 = 1,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.37/3,674.99 = 1,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.37x = 3,674.99 × 1,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.37x = 3,908,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,946.39/2,451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.60

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