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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.13, 3,335.68 and 1,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.13, 3,335.68 and 1,855.51 is: 2,561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.13 : 3,335.68 = 1,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.13/3,335.68 = 1,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.13x = 3,335.68 × 1,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.13x = 6,189,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,381.58/2,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.69

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