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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.73, 3,336.69 and 1,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.73, 3,336.69 and 1,856.20 is: 2,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.73 : 3,336.69 = 1,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.73/3,336.69 = 1,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.73x = 3,336.69 × 1,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.73x = 6,193,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,551.94/2,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.78

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