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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.75, 3,622.68 and 1,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.75, 3,622.68 and 1,029.72 is: 1,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.75 : 3,622.68 = 1,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.75/3,622.68 = 1,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.75x = 3,622.68 × 1,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.75x = 3,730,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,346.05/2,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.18

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