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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.89, 3,625.62 and 1,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.89, 3,625.62 and 1,183.45 is: 1,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.89 : 3,625.62 = 1,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.89/3,625.62 = 1,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.89x = 3,625.62 × 1,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.89x = 4,290,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,739.99/2,417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.58

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