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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.53, 3,623.91 and 1,099.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.53, 3,623.91 and 1,099.17 is: 1,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.53 : 3,623.91 = 1,099.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.53/3,623.91 = 1,099.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.53x = 3,623.91 × 1,099.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.53x = 3,983,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,293.15/2,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.35

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