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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.85, 3,332.72 and 1,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.85, 3,332.72 and 1,788.70 is: 2,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.85 : 3,332.72 = 1,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.85/3,332.72 = 1,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.85x = 3,332.72 × 1,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.85x = 5,961,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,231.40/2,416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.53

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