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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.20, 3,623.16 and 1,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.20, 3,623.16 and 1,028.54 is: 1,542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.20 : 3,623.16 = 1,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.20/3,623.16 = 1,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.20x = 3,623.16 × 1,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.20x = 3,726,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,546.87/2,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.96

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