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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.64, 3,624.40 and 1,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.64, 3,624.40 and 1,082.82 is: 1,622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.64 : 3,624.40 = 1,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.64/3,624.40 = 1,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.64x = 3,624.40 × 1,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.64x = 3,924,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,572.81/2,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.64

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