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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.60, 4,716.96 and 2,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.60, 4,716.96 and 2,239.73 is: 3,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.60 : 4,716.96 = 2,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.60/4,716.96 = 2,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.60x = 4,716.96 × 2,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.60x = 10,564,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564,693.24/3,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.16

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