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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.94, 3,626.49 and 1,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.94, 3,626.49 and 1,029.93 is: 1,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.94 : 3,626.49 = 1,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.94/3,626.49 = 1,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.94x = 3,626.49 × 1,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.94x = 3,735,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,021.11/2,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.99

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