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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.52, 3,690.36 and 1,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.52, 3,690.36 and 1,305.36 is: 1,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.52 : 3,690.36 = 1,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.52/3,690.36 = 1,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.52x = 3,690.36 × 1,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.52x = 4,817,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,248.33/2,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.61

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