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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.95, 3,626.31 and 1,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.95, 3,626.31 and 1,030.57 is: 1,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.95 : 3,626.31 = 1,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.95/3,626.31 = 1,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.95x = 3,626.31 × 1,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.95x = 3,737,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,166.30/2,417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.59

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