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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.68, 3,332.28 and 1,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.68, 3,332.28 and 1,973.22 is: 2,720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.68 : 3,332.28 = 1,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.68/3,332.28 = 1,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.68x = 3,332.28 × 1,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.68x = 6,575,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,321.54/2,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.81

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