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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.97, 3,623.49 and 1,028.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.97, 3,623.49 and 1,028.61 is: 1,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.97 : 3,623.49 = 1,028.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.97/3,623.49 = 1,028.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.97x = 3,623.49 × 1,028.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.97x = 3,727,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,158.05/2,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.36

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