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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.08, 3,639.07 and 1,039.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.08, 3,639.07 and 1,039.77 is: 1,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.08 : 3,639.07 = 1,039.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.08/3,639.07 = 1,039.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.08x = 3,639.07 × 1,039.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.08x = 3,783,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,795.81/2,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.35

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