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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.50, 3,621.67 and 1,027.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.50, 3,621.67 and 1,027.98 is: 1,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.50 : 3,621.67 = 1,027.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.50/3,621.67 = 1,027.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.50x = 3,621.67 × 1,027.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.50x = 3,723,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,004.33/2,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.66

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