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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.99, 3,627.59 and 1,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.99, 3,627.59 and 1,168.28 is: 1,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.99 : 3,627.59 = 1,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.99/3,627.59 = 1,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.99x = 3,627.59 × 1,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.99x = 4,238,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,016.87/2,419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.25

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