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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.93, 3,335.58 and 1,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.93, 3,335.58 and 1,472.50 is: 2,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.93 : 3,335.58 = 1,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.93/3,335.58 = 1,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.93x = 3,335.58 × 1,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.93x = 4,911,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,624.87/2,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.18

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