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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.10, 3,623.67 and 1,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.10, 3,623.67 and 1,029.30 is: 1,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.10 : 3,623.67 = 1,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.10/3,623.67 = 1,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.10x = 3,623.67 × 1,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.10x = 3,729,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,843.53/2,417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.11

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