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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.91, 3,313.61 and 2,373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.91, 3,313.61 and 2,373.17 is: 3,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.91 : 3,313.61 = 2,373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.91/3,313.61 = 2,373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.91x = 3,313.61 × 2,373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.91x = 7,863,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,740.31/2,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.64

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