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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.36, 3,334.76 and 1,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.36, 3,334.76 and 1,421.28 is: 1,961.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.36 : 3,334.76 = 1,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.36/3,334.76 = 1,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.36x = 3,334.76 × 1,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.36x = 4,739,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,627.69/2,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.47

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