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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.60, 3,624.60 and 1,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.60, 3,624.60 and 1,318.40 is: 1,979.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.60 : 3,624.60 = 1,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.60/3,624.60 = 1,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.60x = 3,624.60 × 1,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.60x = 4,778,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,672.64/2,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.07

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