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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.12, 3,623.01 and 1,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.12, 3,623.01 and 1,441.96 is: 2,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.12 : 3,623.01 = 1,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.12/3,623.01 = 1,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.12x = 3,623.01 × 1,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.12x = 5,224,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,235.50/2,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.24

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