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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.89, 3,335.40 and 1,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.89, 3,335.40 and 1,368.96 is: 1,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.89 : 3,335.40 = 1,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.89/3,335.40 = 1,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.89x = 3,335.40 × 1,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.89x = 4,566,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,029.18/2,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.22

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