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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.60, 3,624.62 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.60, 3,624.62 and 1,118 is: 1,677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.60 : 3,624.62 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.60/3,624.62 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.60x = 3,624.62 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.60x = 4,052,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,325.16/2,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.56

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