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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.39, 3,627.60 and 1,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.39, 3,627.60 and 1,031.49 is: 1,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.39 : 3,627.60 = 1,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.39/3,627.60 = 1,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.39x = 3,627.60 × 1,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.39x = 3,741,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,833.12/2,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.24

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