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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.42, 3,622.16 and 1,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.42, 3,622.16 and 1,028.95 is: 1,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.42 : 3,622.16 = 1,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.42/3,622.16 = 1,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.42x = 3,622.16 × 1,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.42x = 3,727,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,003.42/2,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.64

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