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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.80, 3,623.72 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.80, 3,623.72 and 1,182.96 is: 1,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.80 : 3,623.72 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.80/3,623.72 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.80x = 3,623.72 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.80x = 4,286,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,715.81/2,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.18

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