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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.90, 3,335.32 and 1,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.90, 3,335.32 and 1,422.18 is: 1,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.90 : 3,335.32 = 1,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.90/3,335.32 = 1,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.90x = 3,335.32 × 1,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.90x = 4,743,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,425.40/2,416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.61

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