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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.86, 3,620.70 and 2,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.86, 3,620.70 and 2,029.41 is: 3,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.86 : 3,620.70 = 2,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.86/3,620.70 = 2,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.86x = 3,620.70 × 2,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.86x = 7,347,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,884.79/2,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.26

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