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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.89, 3,621.12 and 1,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.89, 3,621.12 and 1,180.45 is: 1,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.89 : 3,621.12 = 1,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.89/3,621.12 = 1,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.89x = 3,621.12 × 1,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.89x = 4,274,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,551.10/2,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.08

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