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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.33, 3,625.49 and 1,183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.33, 3,625.49 and 1,183.50 is: 1,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.33 : 3,625.49 = 1,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.33/3,625.49 = 1,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.33x = 3,625.49 × 1,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.33x = 4,290,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,770.37/2,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.00

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