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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.51, 3,625.08 and 1,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.51, 3,625.08 and 1,030.52 is: 1,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.51 : 3,625.08 = 1,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.51/3,625.08 = 1,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.51x = 3,625.08 × 1,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.51x = 3,735,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,717.44/2,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.27

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