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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.79, 3,625.37 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.79, 3,625.37 and 1,030.14 is: 1,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.79 : 3,625.37 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.79/3,625.37 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.79x = 3,625.37 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.79x = 3,734,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,638.65/2,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.29

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