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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.57, 3,627.43 and 1,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.57, 3,627.43 and 1,030.55 is: 1,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.57 : 3,627.43 = 1,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.57/3,627.43 = 1,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.57x = 3,627.43 × 1,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.57x = 3,738,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,242.83/2,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.92

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