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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.77, 3,680.25 and 1,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.77, 3,680.25 and 1,066.73 is: 1,599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.77 : 3,680.25 = 1,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.77/3,680.25 = 1,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.77x = 3,680.25 × 1,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.77x = 3,925,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,833.08/2,453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.92

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