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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.17, 3,626.56 and 1,101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.17, 3,626.56 and 1,101.18 is: 1,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.17 : 3,626.56 = 1,101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.17/3,626.56 = 1,101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.17x = 3,626.56 × 1,101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.17x = 3,993,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,492.59/2,418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.46

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