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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.30 and 1,113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.30 and 1,113.81 is: 1,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.36 : 3,618.30 = 1,113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.36/3,618.30 = 1,113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.36x = 3,618.30 × 1,113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.36x = 4,030,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,098.72/2,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.60

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