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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.06, 4,104.04 and 2,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.06, 4,104.04 and 2,416.16 is: 3,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.06 : 4,104.04 = 2,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.06/4,104.04 = 2,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.06x = 4,104.04 × 2,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.06x = 9,916,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,017.29/2,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.05

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