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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.08, 3,333.12 and 1,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.08, 3,333.12 and 1,485.12 is: 2,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.08 : 3,333.12 = 1,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.08/3,333.12 = 1,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.08x = 3,333.12 × 1,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.08x = 4,950,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,083.17/2,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.81

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