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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.25, 3,620.11 and 1,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.25, 3,620.11 and 1,026.56 is: 1,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.25 : 3,620.11 = 1,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.25/3,620.11 = 1,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.25x = 3,620.11 × 1,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.25x = 3,716,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,267.89/2,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.58

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