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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.68, 3,624.98 and 1,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.68, 3,624.98 and 1,029.28 is: 1,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.68 : 3,624.98 = 1,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.68/3,624.98 = 1,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.68x = 3,624.98 × 1,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.68x = 3,731,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,119.41/2,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.90

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