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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.38, 3,617.66 and 1,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.38, 3,617.66 and 1,026.37 is: 1,539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.38 : 3,617.66 = 1,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.38/3,617.66 = 1,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.38x = 3,617.66 × 1,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.38x = 3,713,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,064.78/2,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.17

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