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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.40, 3,618.90 and 1,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.40, 3,618.90 and 1,114.20 is: 1,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.40 : 3,618.90 = 1,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.40/3,618.90 = 1,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.40x = 3,618.90 × 1,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.40x = 4,032,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,178.38/2,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.36

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