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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.80, 3,625.06 and 1,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.80, 3,625.06 and 1,028.90 is: 1,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.80 : 3,625.06 = 1,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.80/3,625.06 = 1,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.80x = 3,625.06 × 1,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.80x = 3,729,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,824.23/2,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.93

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