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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.04, 3,625.46 and 1,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.04, 3,625.46 and 1,117.44 is: 1,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.04 : 3,625.46 = 1,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.04/3,625.46 = 1,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.04x = 3,625.46 × 1,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.04x = 4,051,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,234.02/2,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.81

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