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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.73, 3,598.97 and 2,389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.73, 3,598.97 and 2,389.39 is: 3,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.73 : 3,598.97 = 2,389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.73/3,598.97 = 2,389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.73x = 3,598.97 × 2,389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.73x = 8,599,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,342.93/2,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.26

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