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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.44, 3,623.52 and 1,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.44, 3,623.52 and 1,116.20 is: 1,674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.44 : 3,623.52 = 1,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.44/3,623.52 = 1,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.44x = 3,623.52 × 1,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.44x = 4,044,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,573.02/2,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.47

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