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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.30, 3,680.62 and 1,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.30, 3,680.62 and 1,067.26 is: 1,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.30 : 3,680.62 = 1,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.30/3,680.62 = 1,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.30x = 3,680.62 × 1,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.30x = 3,928,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,178.50/2,455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.88

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