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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.48, 3,639.96 and 1,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.48, 3,639.96 and 1,041.10 is: 1,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.48 : 3,639.96 = 1,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.48/3,639.96 = 1,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.48x = 3,639.96 × 1,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.48x = 3,789,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,576.66/2,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.47

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