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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.51, 3,623.58 and 1,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.51, 3,623.58 and 1,029.52 is: 1,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.51 : 3,623.58 = 1,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.51/3,623.58 = 1,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.51x = 3,623.58 × 1,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.51x = 3,730,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,539.02/2,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.77

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