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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.95, 3,622.89 and 1,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.95, 3,622.89 and 1,012.18 is: 1,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.95 : 3,622.89 = 1,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.95/3,622.89 = 1,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.95x = 3,622.89 × 1,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.95x = 3,666,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,998.69/2,416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.20

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