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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.60, 3,623.98 and 1,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.60, 3,623.98 and 1,029.06 is: 1,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.60 : 3,623.98 = 1,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.60/3,623.98 = 1,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.60x = 3,623.98 × 1,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.60x = 3,729,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,292.86/2,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.20

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