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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.93, 3,623.92 and 1,029.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.93, 3,623.92 and 1,029.49 is: 1,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.93 : 3,623.92 = 1,029.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.93/3,623.92 = 1,029.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.93x = 3,623.92 × 1,029.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.93x = 3,730,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,777.77/2,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.60

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