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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.31, 3,623.28 and 1,028.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.31, 3,623.28 and 1,028.41 is: 1,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.31 : 3,623.28 = 1,028.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.31/3,623.28 = 1,028.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.31x = 3,623.28 × 1,028.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.31x = 3,726,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,217.38/2,415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.75

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