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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.20, 3,680.06 and 1,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.20, 3,680.06 and 1,069.70 is: 1,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.20 : 3,680.06 = 1,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.20/3,680.06 = 1,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.20x = 3,680.06 × 1,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.20x = 3,936,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,560.18/2,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.36

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