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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.43, 3,681.81 and 1,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.43, 3,681.81 and 1,069.52 is: 1,603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.43 : 3,681.81 = 1,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.43/3,681.81 = 1,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.43x = 3,681.81 × 1,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.43x = 3,937,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,751.02/2,456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.04

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