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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.92, 3,324.78 and 1,616.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.92, 3,324.78 and 1,616.04 is: 2,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.92 : 3,324.78 = 1,616.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.92/3,324.78 = 1,616.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.92x = 3,324.78 × 1,616.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.92x = 5,372,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,977.47/2,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.60

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