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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.37, 3,329.37 and 1,516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.37, 3,329.37 and 1,516.56 is: 2,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.37 : 3,329.37 = 1,516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.37/3,329.37 = 1,516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.37x = 3,329.37 × 1,516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.37x = 5,049,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,189.37/2,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.18

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