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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,624 and 1,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,624 and 1,182.44 is: 1,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,624 = 1,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,624 = 1,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,624 × 1,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 4,285,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,162.56/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.45

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