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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.59, 3,689.37 and 1,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.59, 3,689.37 and 1,053.80 is: 1,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.59 : 3,689.37 = 1,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.59/3,689.37 = 1,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.59x = 3,689.37 × 1,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.59x = 3,887,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,866.83/2,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.70

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