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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.35, 4,895.63 and 2,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.35, 4,895.63 and 2,416.75 is: 3,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.35 : 4,895.63 = 2,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.35/4,895.63 = 2,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.35x = 4,895.63 × 2,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.35x = 11,831,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831,513.80/3,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.50

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