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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.88, 3,618.02 and 1,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.88, 3,618.02 and 1,711.58 is: 2,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.88 : 3,618.02 = 1,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.88/3,618.02 = 1,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.88x = 3,618.02 × 1,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.88x = 6,192,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,530.67/2,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.20

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