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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.25, 4,041.42 and 2,416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.25, 4,041.42 and 2,416.65 is: 3,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.25 : 4,041.42 = 2,416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.25/4,041.42 = 2,416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.25x = 4,041.42 × 2,416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.25x = 9,766,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766,697.64/2,708.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.28

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