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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,334.62 and 1,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,334.62 and 1,708.34 is: 2,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,334.62 = 1,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,334.62 = 1,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,334.62 × 1,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 5,696,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,663.61/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.62

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