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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.66, 3,679.53 and 1,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.66, 3,679.53 and 1,066.21 is: 1,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.66 : 3,679.53 = 1,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.66/3,679.53 = 1,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.66x = 3,679.53 × 1,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.66x = 3,923,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,151.68/2,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.55

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