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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.60, 3,623.12 and 1,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.60, 3,623.12 and 1,117 is: 1,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.60 : 3,623.12 = 1,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.60/3,623.12 = 1,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.60x = 3,623.12 × 1,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.60x = 4,047,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,025.04/2,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.06

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