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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.32, 2,241.72 and 1,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.32, 2,241.72 and 1,034.64 is: 1,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.32 : 2,241.72 = 1,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.32/2,241.72 = 1,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.32x = 2,241.72 × 1,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.32x = 2,319,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,373.18/1,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.90

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