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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.59, 3,335.52 and 1,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.59, 3,335.52 and 1,369.26 is: 1,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.59 : 3,335.52 = 1,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.59/3,335.52 = 1,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.59x = 3,335.52 × 1,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.59x = 4,567,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,194.12/2,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.93

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