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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.45, 3,622.56 and 1,028.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.45, 3,622.56 and 1,028.07 is: 1,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.45 : 3,622.56 = 1,028.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.45/3,622.56 = 1,028.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.45x = 3,622.56 × 1,028.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.45x = 3,724,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,245.26/2,415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.84

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