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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.97, 3,621.99 and 1,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.97, 3,621.99 and 1,027.61 is: 1,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.97 : 3,621.99 = 1,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.97/3,621.99 = 1,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.97x = 3,621.99 × 1,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.97x = 3,721,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,993.14/2,413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.86

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