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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.75, 3,678.55 and 1,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.75, 3,678.55 and 1,066.03 is: 1,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.75 : 3,678.55 = 1,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.75/3,678.55 = 1,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.75x = 3,678.55 × 1,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.75x = 3,921,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,444.66/2,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.14

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