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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.40, 3,618.45 and 1,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.40, 3,618.45 and 1,592.17 is: 2,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.40 : 3,618.45 = 1,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.40/3,618.45 = 1,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.40x = 3,618.45 × 1,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.40x = 5,761,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,179.58/2,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.20

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