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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.59, 3,691.05 and 1,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.59, 3,691.05 and 1,075.60 is: 1,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.59 : 3,691.05 = 1,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.59/3,691.05 = 1,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.59x = 3,691.05 × 1,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.59x = 3,970,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,093.38/2,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.16

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