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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.47, 3,590.03 and 1,418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.47, 3,590.03 and 1,418.25 is: 2,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.47 : 3,590.03 = 1,418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.47/3,590.03 = 1,418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.47x = 3,590.03 × 1,418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.47x = 5,091,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,563.59/2,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.06

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