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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.15, 3,621.46 and 1,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.15, 3,621.46 and 1,026.87 is: 1,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.15 : 3,621.46 = 1,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.15/3,621.46 = 1,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.15x = 3,621.46 × 1,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.15x = 3,718,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,750.52/2,413.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.04

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