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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.40, 3,618.86 and 1,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.40, 3,618.86 and 1,113.75 is: 1,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.40 : 3,618.86 = 1,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.40/3,618.86 = 1,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.40x = 3,618.86 × 1,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.40x = 4,030,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,499.76/2,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.05

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