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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.52, 3,627.06 and 1,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.52, 3,627.06 and 1,119.84 is: 1,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.52 : 3,627.06 = 1,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.52/3,627.06 = 1,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.52x = 3,627.06 × 1,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.52x = 4,061,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,726.87/2,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.12

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