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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.01, 3,623.70 and 956.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.01, 3,623.70 and 956.18 is: 1,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.01 : 3,623.70 = 956.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.01/3,623.70 = 956.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.01x = 3,623.70 × 956.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.01x = 3,464,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,922.11/2,416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.15

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