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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.31, 3,335.96 and 1,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.31, 3,335.96 and 1,369.35 is: 1,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.31 : 3,335.96 = 1,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.31/3,335.96 = 1,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.31x = 3,335.96 × 1,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.31x = 4,568,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,089.98/2,417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.74

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