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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.56, 3,334.76 and 1,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.56, 3,334.76 and 1,368.56 is: 1,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.56 : 3,334.76 = 1,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.56/3,334.76 = 1,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.56x = 3,334.76 × 1,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.56x = 4,563,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,819.15/2,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.56

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