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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.19, 3,618.86 and 1,116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.19, 3,618.86 and 1,116.57 is: 1,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.19 : 3,618.86 = 1,116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.19/3,618.86 = 1,116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.19x = 3,618.86 × 1,116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.19x = 4,040,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,704.93/2,414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.73

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