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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.73, 3,625.73 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.73, 3,625.73 and 1,030.14 is: 1,545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.73 : 3,625.73 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.73/3,625.73 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.73x = 3,625.73 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.73x = 3,735,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,004.35/2,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.48

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