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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.81, 3,335.41 and 1,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.81, 3,335.41 and 1,369.08 is: 1,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.81 : 3,335.41 = 1,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.81/3,335.41 = 1,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.81x = 3,335.41 × 1,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.81x = 4,566,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,443.12/2,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.45

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