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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.09, 2,430.14 and 1,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.09, 2,430.14 and 1,041.75 is: 1,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.09 : 2,430.14 = 1,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.09/2,430.14 = 1,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.09x = 2,430.14 × 1,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.09x = 2,531,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,593.14/1,620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.63

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