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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.09, 3,626.69 and 2,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.09, 3,626.69 and 2,140.24 is: 3,212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.09 : 3,626.69 = 2,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.09/3,626.69 = 2,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.09x = 3,626.69 × 2,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.09x = 7,761,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,987.01/2,416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.62

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