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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.64, 3,902.46 and 1,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.64, 3,902.46 and 1,063.72 is: 1,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.64 : 3,902.46 = 1,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.64/3,902.46 = 1,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.64x = 3,902.46 × 1,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.64x = 4,151,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,124.75/2,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.58

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