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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.50, 3,626.37 and 1,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.50, 3,626.37 and 1,183.68 is: 1,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.50 : 3,626.37 = 1,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.50/3,626.37 = 1,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.50x = 3,626.37 × 1,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.50x = 4,292,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,461.64/2,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.31

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