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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.79, 3,684.06 and 1,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.79, 3,684.06 and 1,070.05 is: 1,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.79 : 3,684.06 = 1,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.79/3,684.06 = 1,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.79x = 3,684.06 × 1,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.79x = 3,942,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,109.98/2,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.27

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