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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.76, 3,685.80 and 1,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.76, 3,685.80 and 1,303.92 is: 1,953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.76 : 3,685.80 = 1,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.76/3,685.80 = 1,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.76x = 3,685.80 × 1,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.76x = 4,805,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,988.34/2,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.84

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