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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.76, 3,335.54 and 1,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.76, 3,335.54 and 1,368.60 is: 1,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.76 : 3,335.54 = 1,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.76/3,335.54 = 1,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.76x = 3,335.54 × 1,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.76x = 4,565,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,020.04/2,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.90

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