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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.16, 3,334.30 and 1,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.16, 3,334.30 and 1,421.44 is: 1,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.16 : 3,334.30 = 1,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.16/3,334.30 = 1,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.16x = 3,334.30 × 1,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.16x = 4,739,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,507.39/2,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.59

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