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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.87, 3,675.56 and 1,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.87, 3,675.56 and 1,064.34 is: 1,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.87 : 3,675.56 = 1,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.87/3,675.56 = 1,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.87x = 3,675.56 × 1,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.87x = 3,912,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,040.21/2,451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.53

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