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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.89, 3,329.79 and 1,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.89, 3,329.79 and 1,418.18 is: 1,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.89 : 3,329.79 = 1,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.89/3,329.79 = 1,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.89x = 3,329.79 × 1,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.89x = 4,722,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,241.58/2,412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.09

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