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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.71, 3,335.06 and 1,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.71, 3,335.06 and 1,368.87 is: 1,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.71 : 3,335.06 = 1,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.71/3,335.06 = 1,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.71x = 3,335.06 × 1,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.71x = 4,565,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,256.74/2,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.04

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