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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.65, 3,622.93 and 1,181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.65, 3,622.93 and 1,181.81 is: 1,772.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.65 : 3,622.93 = 1,181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.65/3,622.93 = 1,181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.65x = 3,622.93 × 1,181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.65x = 4,281,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,621.01/2,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.45

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