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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.75, 3,674.18 and 1,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.75, 3,674.18 and 1,064.03 is: 1,594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.75 : 3,674.18 = 1,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.75/3,674.18 = 1,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.75x = 3,674.18 × 1,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.75x = 3,909,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,414.05/2,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.54

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