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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.90, 3,627.74 and 1,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.90, 3,627.74 and 1,168.26 is: 1,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.90 : 3,627.74 = 1,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.90/3,627.74 = 1,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.90x = 3,627.74 × 1,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.90x = 4,238,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,143.53/2,418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.10

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