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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.26, 3,683.78 and 1,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.26, 3,683.78 and 1,069.54 is: 1,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.26 : 3,683.78 = 1,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.26/3,683.78 = 1,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.26x = 3,683.78 × 1,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.26x = 3,939,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,950.06/2,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.39

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