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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.02, 3,335.75 and 1,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.02, 3,335.75 and 1,354.96 is: 1,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.02 : 3,335.75 = 1,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.02/3,335.75 = 1,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.02x = 3,335.75 × 1,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.02x = 4,519,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,807.82/2,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.99

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