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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.75, 3,620.97 and 1,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.75, 3,620.97 and 1,180.72 is: 1,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.75 : 3,620.97 = 1,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.75/3,620.97 = 1,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.75x = 3,620.97 × 1,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.75x = 4,275,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,351.70/2,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.52

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