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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.60, 3,620.98 and 1,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.60, 3,620.98 and 1,027.07 is: 1,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.60 : 3,620.98 = 1,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.60/3,620.98 = 1,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.60x = 3,620.98 × 1,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.60x = 3,718,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,999.93/2,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.21

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