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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.97, 3,335.90 and 1,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.97, 3,335.90 and 1,423.10 is: 1,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.97 : 3,335.90 = 1,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.97/3,335.90 = 1,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.97x = 3,335.90 × 1,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.97x = 4,747,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,320.51/2,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.16

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