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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.27, 3,678.01 and 1,065.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.27, 3,678.01 and 1,065.23 is: 1,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.27 : 3,678.01 = 1,065.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.27/3,678.01 = 1,065.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.27x = 3,678.01 × 1,065.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.27x = 3,917,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,924.50/2,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.67

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