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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.88, 3,621.24 and 1,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.88, 3,621.24 and 1,550.72 is: 2,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.88 : 3,621.24 = 1,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.88/3,621.24 = 1,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.88x = 3,621.24 × 1,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.88x = 5,615,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,529.29/2,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.46

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