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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.10, 3,336.39 and 2,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.10, 3,336.39 and 2,205.66 is: 3,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.10 : 3,336.39 = 2,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.10/3,336.39 = 2,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.10x = 3,336.39 × 2,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.10x = 7,358,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,941.97/2,417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.53

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