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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.16, 3,623.66 and 1,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.16, 3,623.66 and 1,116.38 is: 1,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.16 : 3,623.66 = 1,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.16/3,623.66 = 1,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.16x = 3,623.66 × 1,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.16x = 4,045,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,381.55/2,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.30

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