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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.14, 3,623.10 and 1,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.14, 3,623.10 and 1,029.14 is: 1,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.14 : 3,623.10 = 1,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.14/3,623.10 = 1,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.14x = 3,623.10 × 1,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.14x = 3,728,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,677.13/2,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.88

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