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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.51, 3,622.48 and 1,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.51, 3,622.48 and 1,027.97 is: 1,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.51 : 3,622.48 = 1,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.51/3,622.48 = 1,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.51x = 3,622.48 × 1,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.51x = 3,723,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,790.71/2,414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.26

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