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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.80, 3,332.88 and 1,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.80, 3,332.88 and 1,892.64 is: 2,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.80 : 3,332.88 = 1,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.80/3,332.88 = 1,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.80x = 3,332.88 × 1,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.80x = 6,307,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,942.00/2,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.04

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