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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,335.52 and 1,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,335.52 and 1,533.44 is: 2,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,335.52 = 1,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,335.52 = 1,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,335.52 × 1,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 5,114,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,819.79/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.82

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