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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.15, 3,335.70 and 1,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.15, 3,335.70 and 1,354.97 is: 1,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.15 : 3,335.70 = 1,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.15/3,335.70 = 1,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.15x = 3,335.70 × 1,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.15x = 4,519,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,765.09/2,417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.88

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