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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.16, 3,622.86 and 1,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.16, 3,622.86 and 1,028.62 is: 1,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.16 : 3,622.86 = 1,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.16/3,622.86 = 1,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.16x = 3,622.86 × 1,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.16x = 3,726,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,546.25/2,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.98

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