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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.88, 3,335.64 and 1,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.88, 3,335.64 and 1,828.08 is: 2,523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.88 : 3,335.64 = 1,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.88/3,335.64 = 1,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.88x = 3,335.64 × 1,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.88x = 6,097,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,816.77/2,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.01

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