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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.16, 3,335.64 and 1,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.16, 3,335.64 and 1,340.42 is: 1,849.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.16 : 3,335.64 = 1,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.16/3,335.64 = 1,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.16x = 3,335.64 × 1,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.16x = 4,471,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,158.57/2,417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.76

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