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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.41, 3,619.42 and 1,025.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.41, 3,619.42 and 1,025.15 is: 1,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.41 : 3,619.42 = 1,025.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.41/3,619.42 = 1,025.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.41x = 3,619.42 × 1,025.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.41x = 3,710,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,427.75/2,412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.06

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