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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.24, 3,510.10 and 1,416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.24, 3,510.10 and 1,416.61 is: 2,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.24 : 3,510.10 = 1,416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.24/3,510.10 = 1,416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.24x = 3,510.10 × 1,416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.24x = 4,972,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,442.76/2,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.85

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