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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.47, 3,676.46 and 1,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.47, 3,676.46 and 1,064.46 is: 1,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.47 : 3,676.46 = 1,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.47/3,676.46 = 1,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.47x = 3,676.46 × 1,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.47x = 3,913,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,447.27/2,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.37

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