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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.02, 3,335.52 and 1,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.02, 3,335.52 and 1,369.06 is: 1,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.02 : 3,335.52 = 1,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.02/3,335.52 = 1,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.02x = 3,335.52 × 1,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.02x = 4,566,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,527.01/2,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.32

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