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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.33, 3,336.35 and 1,422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.33, 3,336.35 and 1,422.55 is: 1,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.33 : 3,336.35 = 1,422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.33/3,336.35 = 1,422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.33x = 3,336.35 × 1,422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.33x = 4,746,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,124.69/2,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.37

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