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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.52, 2,416.92 and 1,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.52, 2,416.92 and 1,036.18 is: 1,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.52 : 2,416.92 = 1,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.52/2,416.92 = 1,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.52x = 2,416.92 × 1,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.52x = 2,504,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,364.17/1,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.15

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