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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.74, 3,628.89 and 2,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.74, 3,628.89 and 2,418.18 is: 3,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.74 : 3,628.89 = 2,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.74/3,628.89 = 2,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.74x = 3,628.89 × 2,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.74x = 8,775,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,309.22/2,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.15

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