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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.36, 3,621.30 and 1,115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.36, 3,621.30 and 1,115.81 is: 1,673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.36 : 3,621.30 = 1,115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.36/3,621.30 = 1,115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.36x = 3,621.30 × 1,115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.36x = 4,040,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,682.75/2,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.60

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