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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.65, 3,621.38 and 1,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.65, 3,621.38 and 1,028.77 is: 1,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.65 : 3,621.38 = 1,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.65/3,621.38 = 1,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.65x = 3,621.38 × 1,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.65x = 3,725,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,552.91/2,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.26

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