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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.87, 3,626.91 and 1,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.87, 3,626.91 and 1,101.08 is: 1,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.87 : 3,626.91 = 1,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.87/3,626.91 = 1,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.87x = 3,626.91 × 1,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.87x = 3,993,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,499.93/2,417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.66

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