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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.52, 3,623.46 and 1,247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.52, 3,623.46 and 1,247.08 is: 1,868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.52 : 3,623.46 = 1,247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.52/3,623.46 = 1,247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.52x = 3,623.46 × 1,247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.52x = 4,518,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,744.50/2,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.39

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