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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.60, 3,332.34 and 2,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.60, 3,332.34 and 2,363.08 is: 3,258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.60 : 3,332.34 = 2,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.60/3,332.34 = 2,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.60x = 3,332.34 × 2,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.60x = 7,874,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,586.01/2,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.54

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