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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.77, 3,678.76 and 1,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.77, 3,678.76 and 1,065.73 is: 1,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.77 : 3,678.76 = 1,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.77/3,678.76 = 1,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.77x = 3,678.76 × 1,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.77x = 3,920,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,559.57/2,452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.42

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