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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.67, 3,626.46 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.67, 3,626.46 and 1,030.32 is: 1,545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.67 : 3,626.46 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.67/3,626.46 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.67x = 3,626.46 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.67x = 3,736,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,414.27/2,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.46

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