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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.76, 3,626.64 and 1,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.76, 3,626.64 and 1,118.56 is: 1,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.76 : 3,626.64 = 1,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.76/3,626.64 = 1,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.76x = 3,626.64 × 1,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.76x = 4,056,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,614.44/2,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.15

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