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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.16, 3,621.36 and 1,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.16, 3,621.36 and 1,837.28 is: 2,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.16 : 3,621.36 = 1,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.16/3,621.36 = 1,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.16x = 3,621.36 × 1,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.16x = 6,653,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,452.30/2,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.73

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