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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.97, 3,335.38 and 1,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.97, 3,335.38 and 1,532.76 is: 2,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.97 : 3,335.38 = 1,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.97/3,335.38 = 1,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.97x = 3,335.38 × 1,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.97x = 5,112,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,320.71/2,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.18

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