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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.87, 3,335.27 and 1,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.87, 3,335.27 and 1,354.64 is: 1,869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.87 : 3,335.27 = 1,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.87/3,335.27 = 1,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.87x = 3,335.27 × 1,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.87x = 4,518,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,073.48/2,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.39

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