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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.29, 3,334.50 and 1,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.29, 3,334.50 and 1,368.42 is: 1,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.29 : 3,334.50 = 1,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.29/3,334.50 = 1,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.29x = 3,334.50 × 1,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.29x = 4,562,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,996.49/2,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.43

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