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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.71, 4,406.79 and 2,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.71, 4,406.79 and 2,416.10 is: 3,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.71 : 4,406.79 = 2,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.71/4,406.79 = 2,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.71x = 4,406.79 × 2,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.71x = 10,647,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647,245.32/2,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.45

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