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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.29, 3,684.81 and 1,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.29, 3,684.81 and 1,070.55 is: 1,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.29 : 3,684.81 = 1,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.29/3,684.81 = 1,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.29x = 3,684.81 × 1,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.29x = 3,944,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,773.35/2,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.03

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