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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.83, 3,628.60 and 1,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.83, 3,628.60 and 1,032.16 is: 1,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.83 : 3,628.60 = 1,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.83/3,628.60 = 1,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.83x = 3,628.60 × 1,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.83x = 3,745,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,289.28/2,418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.39

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