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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.56, 3,620.28 and 1,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.56, 3,620.28 and 1,044.56 is: 1,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.56 : 3,620.28 = 1,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.56/3,620.28 = 1,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.56x = 3,620.28 × 1,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.56x = 3,781,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,599.68/2,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.46

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