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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.89, 3,622.62 and 1,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.89, 3,622.62 and 1,181.45 is: 1,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.89 : 3,622.62 = 1,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.89/3,622.62 = 1,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.89x = 3,622.62 × 1,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.89x = 4,279,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,944.40/2,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.58

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