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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.91, 3,622.37 and 1,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.91, 3,622.37 and 1,318.98 is: 1,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.91 : 3,622.37 = 1,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.91/3,622.37 = 1,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.91x = 3,622.37 × 1,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.91x = 4,777,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,833.58/2,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.47

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