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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.61, 5,776.72 and 2,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.61, 5,776.72 and 2,416.84 is: 3,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.61 : 5,776.72 = 2,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.61/5,776.72 = 2,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.61x = 5,776.72 × 2,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.61x = 13,961,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961,387.48/4,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.57

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