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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.14, 3,622.19 and 1,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.14, 3,622.19 and 1,118.52 is: 1,676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.14 : 3,622.19 = 1,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.14/3,622.19 = 1,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.14x = 3,622.19 × 1,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.14x = 4,051,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,486.37/2,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.84

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