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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.16, 3,619.62 and 1,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.16, 3,619.62 and 1,181.88 is: 1,772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.16 : 3,619.62 = 1,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.16/3,619.62 = 1,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.16x = 3,619.62 × 1,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.16x = 4,277,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,956.49/2,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.03

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