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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.12, 3,626.76 and 1,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.12, 3,626.76 and 1,101.48 is: 1,652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.12 : 3,626.76 = 1,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.12/3,626.76 = 1,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.12x = 3,626.76 × 1,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.12x = 3,994,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,803.60/2,418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.03

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