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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.06, 3,575.94 and 1,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.06, 3,575.94 and 1,416.32 is: 2,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.06 : 3,575.94 = 1,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.06/3,575.94 = 1,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.06x = 3,575.94 × 1,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.06x = 5,064,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,657.46/2,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.39

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