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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.60, 3,624.92 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.60, 3,624.92 and 955.44 is: 1,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.60 : 3,624.92 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.60/3,624.92 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.60x = 3,624.92 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.60x = 3,463,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,393.56/2,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.17

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