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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.15, 3,333.72 and 1,421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.15, 3,333.72 and 1,421.47 is: 1,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.15 : 3,333.72 = 1,421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.15/3,333.72 = 1,421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.15x = 3,333.72 × 1,421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.15x = 4,738,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,782.97/2,416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.30

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