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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.24, 3,681.28 and 1,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.24, 3,681.28 and 1,050.58 is: 1,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.24 : 3,681.28 = 1,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.24/3,681.28 = 1,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.24x = 3,681.28 × 1,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.24x = 3,867,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,461.77/2,455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.19

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