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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.57, 3,622.28 and 1,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.57, 3,622.28 and 1,116 is: 1,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.57 : 3,622.28 = 1,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.57/3,622.28 = 1,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.57x = 3,622.28 × 1,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.57x = 4,042,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,458.90/2,414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.20

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