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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.74, 3,621.71 and 1,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.74, 3,621.71 and 1,028.19 is: 1,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.74 : 3,621.71 = 1,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.74/3,621.71 = 1,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.74x = 3,621.71 × 1,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.74x = 3,723,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,822.16/2,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.85

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