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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.08, 3,641.34 and 1,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.08, 3,641.34 and 1,039.73 is: 1,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.08 : 3,641.34 = 1,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.08/3,641.34 = 1,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.08x = 3,641.34 × 1,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.08x = 3,786,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,010.44/2,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.90

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