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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.78, 3,626.94 and 1,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.78, 3,626.94 and 1,184.34 is: 1,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.78 : 3,626.94 = 1,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.78/3,626.94 = 1,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.78x = 3,626.94 × 1,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.78x = 4,295,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,530.12/2,418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.91

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