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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.96, 3,628.50 and 2,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.96, 3,628.50 and 2,011.06 is: 3,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.96 : 3,628.50 = 2,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.96/3,628.50 = 2,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.96x = 3,628.50 × 2,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.96x = 7,297,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,131.21/2,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.14

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