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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.33, 3,623.43 and 1,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.33, 3,623.43 and 1,117.80 is: 1,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.33 : 3,623.43 = 1,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.33/3,623.43 = 1,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.33x = 3,623.43 × 1,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.33x = 4,050,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,274.25/2,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.21

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