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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.45, 3,631.53 and 1,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.45, 3,631.53 and 1,034.10 is: 1,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.45 : 3,631.53 = 1,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.45/3,631.53 = 1,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.45x = 3,631.53 × 1,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.45x = 3,755,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,365.17/2,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.87

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