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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.05, 3,335.79 and 1,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.05, 3,335.79 and 1,369 is: 1,889.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.05 : 3,335.79 = 1,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.05/3,335.79 = 1,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.05x = 3,335.79 × 1,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.05x = 4,566,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,696.51/2,417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.37

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