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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.63, 3,621.60 and 1,028.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.63, 3,621.60 and 1,028.49 is: 1,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.63 : 3,621.60 = 1,028.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.63/3,621.60 = 1,028.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.63x = 3,621.60 × 1,028.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.63x = 3,724,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,779.38/2,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.59

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