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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.18, 3,623.34 and 1,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.18, 3,623.34 and 1,030.16 is: 1,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.18 : 3,623.34 = 1,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.18/3,623.34 = 1,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.18x = 3,623.34 × 1,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.18x = 3,732,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,619.93/2,416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.84

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