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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.39, 3,679.22 and 1,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.39, 3,679.22 and 1,065.41 is: 1,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.39 : 3,679.22 = 1,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.39/3,679.22 = 1,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.39x = 3,679.22 × 1,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.39x = 3,919,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,877.78/2,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.39

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