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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.13, 3,624.48 and 1,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.13, 3,624.48 and 1,119.51 is: 1,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.13 : 3,624.48 = 1,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.13/3,624.48 = 1,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.13x = 3,624.48 × 1,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.13x = 4,057,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,641.60/2,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.70

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