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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.59, 3,364.17 and 1,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.59, 3,364.17 and 1,916.14 is: 2,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.59 : 3,364.17 = 1,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.59/3,364.17 = 1,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.59x = 3,364.17 × 1,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.59x = 6,446,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,203.88/2,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.42

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