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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.24, 3,333.66 and 2,043.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.24, 3,333.66 and 2,043.83 is: 2,818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.24 : 3,333.66 = 2,043.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.24/3,333.66 = 2,043.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.24x = 3,333.66 × 2,043.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.24x = 6,813,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,434.99/2,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.68

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