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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.69, 3,623.01 and 1,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.69, 3,623.01 and 1,183.06 is: 1,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.69 : 3,623.01 = 1,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.69/3,623.01 = 1,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.69x = 3,623.01 × 1,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.69x = 4,286,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,238.21/2,416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.60

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