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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.50, 3,333.69 and 1,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.50, 3,333.69 and 1,485.54 is: 2,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.50 : 3,333.69 = 1,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.50/3,333.69 = 1,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.50x = 3,333.69 × 1,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.50x = 4,952,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,329.84/2,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.38

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