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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.40, 3,625.74 and 1,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.40, 3,625.74 and 1,118.12 is: 1,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.40 : 3,625.74 = 1,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.40/3,625.74 = 1,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.40x = 3,625.74 × 1,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.40x = 4,054,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,012.41/2,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.63

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