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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.52, 3,629.20 and 1,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.52, 3,629.20 and 1,050.52 is: 1,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.52 : 3,629.20 = 1,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.52/3,629.20 = 1,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.52x = 3,629.20 × 1,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.52x = 3,812,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,547.18/2,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.40

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