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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.71, 3,677 and 1,065.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.71, 3,677 and 1,065.01 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.71 : 3,677 = 1,065.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.71/3,677 = 1,065.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.71x = 3,677 × 1,065.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.71x = 3,916,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,041.77/2,452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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