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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.65, 3,622.17 and 1,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.65, 3,622.17 and 1,115.38 is: 1,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.65 : 3,622.17 = 1,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.65/3,622.17 = 1,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.65x = 3,622.17 × 1,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.65x = 4,040,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,095.97/2,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.78

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