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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.19, 3,624.36 and 1,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.19, 3,624.36 and 1,183.38 is: 1,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.19 : 3,624.36 = 1,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.19/3,624.36 = 1,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.19x = 3,624.36 × 1,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.19x = 4,288,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,995.14/2,417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.37

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