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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.64, 3,334.72 and 1,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.64, 3,334.72 and 1,368.52 is: 1,888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.64 : 3,334.72 = 1,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.64/3,334.72 = 1,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.64x = 3,334.72 × 1,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.64x = 4,563,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,631.01/2,416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.42

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