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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.26, 3,625.60 and 955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.26, 3,625.60 and 955.02 is: 1,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.26 : 3,625.60 = 955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.26/3,625.60 = 955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.26x = 3,625.60 × 955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.26x = 3,462,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,520.51/2,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.01

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