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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.39, 3,626.64 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.39, 3,626.64 and 1,032.36 is: 1,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.39 : 3,626.64 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.39/3,626.64 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.39x = 3,626.64 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.39x = 3,743,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,998.07/2,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.14

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