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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.11, 3,621.66 and 1,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.11, 3,621.66 and 1,028.28 is: 1,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.11 : 3,621.66 = 1,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.11/3,621.66 = 1,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.11x = 3,621.66 × 1,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.11x = 3,724,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,080.54/2,416.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.35

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