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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.67, 3,338.72 and 2,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.67, 3,338.72 and 2,066.24 is: 2,854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.67 : 3,338.72 = 2,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.67/3,338.72 = 2,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.67x = 3,338.72 × 2,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.67x = 6,898,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,596.81/2,416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.59

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