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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.08, 3,924.16 and 1,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.08, 3,924.16 and 1,230.42 is: 1,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.08 : 3,924.16 = 1,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.08/3,924.16 = 1,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.08x = 3,924.16 × 1,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.08x = 4,828,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,364.95/2,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.65

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