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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627.26 and 1,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627.26 and 1,168.24 is: 1,752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.02 : 3,627.26 = 1,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.02/3,627.26 = 1,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.02x = 3,627.26 × 1,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.02x = 4,237,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,510.22/2,418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.47

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