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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.47, 3,627.58 and 1,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.47, 3,627.58 and 1,030.66 is: 1,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.47 : 3,627.58 = 1,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.47/3,627.58 = 1,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.47x = 3,627.58 × 1,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.47x = 3,738,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,801.60/2,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.58

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