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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.88, 3,603.61 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.88, 3,603.61 and 2,373.12 is: 3,538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.88 : 3,603.61 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.88/3,603.61 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.88x = 3,603.61 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.88x = 8,551,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,798.96/2,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.36

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