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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.82, 3,625.59 and 1,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.82, 3,625.59 and 1,118.42 is: 1,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.82 : 3,625.59 = 1,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.82/3,625.59 = 1,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.82x = 3,625.59 × 1,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.82x = 4,054,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,932.37/2,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.80

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