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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.74, 3,624.34 and 1,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.74, 3,624.34 and 1,246.38 is: 1,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.74 : 3,624.34 = 1,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.74/3,624.34 = 1,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.74x = 3,624.34 × 1,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.74x = 4,517,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,304.89/2,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.17

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