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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.48, 3,622.52 and 1,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.48, 3,622.52 and 1,181.64 is: 1,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.48 : 3,622.52 = 1,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.48/3,622.52 = 1,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.48x = 3,622.52 × 1,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.48x = 4,280,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,514.53/2,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.85

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