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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.22, 3,327.62 and 2,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.22, 3,327.62 and 2,084.48 is: 2,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.22 : 3,327.62 = 2,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.22/3,327.62 = 2,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.22x = 3,327.62 × 2,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.22x = 6,936,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,357.34/2,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.75

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