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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.26, 3,336.42 and 1,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.26, 3,336.42 and 1,485.22 is: 2,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.26 : 3,336.42 = 1,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.26/3,336.42 = 1,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.26x = 3,336.42 × 1,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.26x = 4,955,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,317.25/2,417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.97

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