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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.81, 3,619.78 and 1,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.81, 3,619.78 and 1,027.80 is: 1,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.81 : 3,619.78 = 1,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.81/3,619.78 = 1,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.81x = 3,619.78 × 1,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.81x = 3,720,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,386.65/2,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.30

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