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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.83, 3,328.45 and 2,198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.83, 3,328.45 and 2,198.13 is: 3,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.83 : 3,328.45 = 2,198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.83/3,328.45 = 2,198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.83x = 3,328.45 × 2,198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.83x = 7,316,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,365.80/2,416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.26

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