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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,333.47 and 1,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,333.47 and 1,855.76 is: 2,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,333.47 = 1,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,333.47 = 1,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,333.47 × 1,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 6,186,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,094.34/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.18

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