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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.73, 3,627.23 and 1,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.73, 3,627.23 and 1,031.14 is: 1,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.73 : 3,627.23 = 1,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.73/3,627.23 = 1,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.73x = 3,627.23 × 1,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.73x = 3,740,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,181.94/2,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.98

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