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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.78, 3,652.53 and 1,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.78, 3,652.53 and 1,118.26 is: 1,677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.78 : 3,652.53 = 1,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.78/3,652.53 = 1,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.78x = 3,652.53 × 1,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.78x = 4,084,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,478.20/2,434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.56

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