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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.29, 3,595.58 and 2,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.29, 3,595.58 and 2,408.10 is: 3,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.29 : 3,595.58 = 2,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.29/3,595.58 = 2,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.29x = 3,595.58 × 2,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.29x = 8,658,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,504.16/2,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.39

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