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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.31, 3,619.02 and 1,027.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.31, 3,619.02 and 1,027.29 is: 1,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.31 : 3,619.02 = 1,027.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.31/3,619.02 = 1,027.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.31x = 3,619.02 × 1,027.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.31x = 3,717,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,800.48/2,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.54

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