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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.22, 3,622.98 and 1,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.22, 3,622.98 and 1,181 is: 1,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.22 : 3,622.98 = 1,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.22/3,622.98 = 1,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.22x = 3,622.98 × 1,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.22x = 4,278,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,739.38/2,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.84

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