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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.06, 3,623.22 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.06, 3,623.22 and 1,167.24 is: 1,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.06 : 3,623.22 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.06/3,623.22 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.06x = 3,623.22 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.06x = 4,229,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,167.31/2,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.99

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