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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.22, 3,624.97 and 1,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.22, 3,624.97 and 1,029.63 is: 1,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.22 : 3,624.97 = 1,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.22/3,624.97 = 1,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.22x = 3,624.97 × 1,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.22x = 3,732,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,377.86/2,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.72

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