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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.14, 3,629.59 and 1,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.14, 3,629.59 and 1,186.45 is: 1,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.14 : 3,629.59 = 1,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.14/3,629.59 = 1,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.14x = 3,629.59 × 1,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.14x = 4,306,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,315.02/2,418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.84

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