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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.96, 3,622.56 and 1,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.96, 3,622.56 and 1,183.40 is: 1,775.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.96 : 3,622.56 = 1,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.96/3,622.56 = 1,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.96x = 3,622.56 × 1,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.96x = 4,286,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,937.50/2,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.16

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