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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.72, 3,677.84 and 1,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.72, 3,677.84 and 1,064.66 is: 1,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.72 : 3,677.84 = 1,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.72/3,677.84 = 1,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.72x = 3,677.84 × 1,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.72x = 3,915,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,625.42/2,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.09

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