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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.12, 2,241.96 and 1,185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.12, 2,241.96 and 1,185.34 is: 1,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.12 : 2,241.96 = 1,185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.12/2,241.96 = 1,185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.12x = 2,241.96 × 1,185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.12x = 2,657,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,484.87/1,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.26

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