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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.03, 3,622.57 and 1,181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.03, 3,622.57 and 1,181.89 is: 1,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.03 : 3,622.57 = 1,181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.03/3,622.57 = 1,181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.03x = 3,622.57 × 1,181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.03x = 4,281,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,479.26/2,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.11

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