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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.12, 3,616.11 and 1,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.12, 3,616.11 and 1,626.66 is: 2,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.12 : 3,616.11 = 1,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.12/3,616.11 = 1,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.12x = 3,616.11 × 1,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.12x = 5,882,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,181.49/2,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.63

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