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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.90, 3,620.85 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.90, 3,620.85 and 1,180.98 is: 1,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.90 : 3,620.85 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.90/3,620.85 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.90x = 3,620.85 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.90x = 4,276,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,153.65/2,413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.47

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