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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.60, 3,686.54 and 1,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.60, 3,686.54 and 1,069.52 is: 1,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.60 : 3,686.54 = 1,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.60/3,686.54 = 1,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.60x = 3,686.54 × 1,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.60x = 3,942,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,828.26/2,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.99

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