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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.59, 3,795.57 and 1,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.59, 3,795.57 and 1,069.56 is: 1,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.59 : 3,795.57 = 1,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.59/3,795.57 = 1,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.59x = 3,795.57 × 1,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.59x = 4,059,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,589.85/2,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.21

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