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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,330.50 and 1,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,330.50 and 1,619.33 is: 2,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,330.50 = 1,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,330.50 = 1,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,330.50 × 1,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 5,393,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,178.57/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.02

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