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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.60, 3,679.02 and 1,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.60, 3,679.02 and 1,064.52 is: 1,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.60 : 3,679.02 = 1,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.60/3,679.02 = 1,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.60x = 3,679.02 × 1,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.60x = 3,916,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,390.37/2,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.48

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