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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.30, 3,691.03 and 1,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.30, 3,691.03 and 1,055.54 is: 1,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.30 : 3,691.03 = 1,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.30/3,691.03 = 1,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.30x = 3,691.03 × 1,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.30x = 3,896,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,029.81/2,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.92

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