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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.13, 3,622.89 and 1,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.13, 3,622.89 and 1,115.88 is: 1,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.13 : 3,622.89 = 1,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.13/3,622.89 = 1,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.13x = 3,622.89 × 1,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.13x = 4,042,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,710.49/2,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.53

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