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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.59, 3,700.55 and 1,080.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.59, 3,700.55 and 1,080.05 is: 1,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.59 : 3,700.55 = 1,080.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.59/3,700.55 = 1,080.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.59x = 3,700.55 × 1,080.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.59x = 3,996,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,779.03/2,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.37

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