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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.65, 4,246.43 and 2,416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.65, 4,246.43 and 2,416.50 is: 3,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.65 : 4,246.43 = 2,416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.65/4,246.43 = 2,416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.65x = 4,246.43 × 2,416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.65x = 10,261,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,486.01/3,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.28

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