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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.63, 3,623.36 and 1,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.63, 3,623.36 and 1,029.33 is: 1,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.63 : 3,623.36 = 1,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.63/3,623.36 = 1,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.63x = 3,623.36 × 1,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.63x = 3,729,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,628.00/2,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.68

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