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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.80, 3,704.70 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.80, 3,704.70 and 1,063.64 is: 1,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.80 : 3,704.70 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.80/3,704.70 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.80x = 3,704.70 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.80x = 3,940,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,467.11/2,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.46

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