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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.96, 3,639.76 and 2,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.96, 3,639.76 and 2,112.48 is: 3,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.96 : 3,639.76 = 2,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.96/3,639.76 = 2,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.96x = 3,639.76 × 2,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.96x = 7,688,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,920.20/2,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.24

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