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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.35, 3,335.72 and 1,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.35, 3,335.72 and 1,369.41 is: 1,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.35 : 3,335.72 = 1,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.35/3,335.72 = 1,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.35x = 3,335.72 × 1,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.35x = 4,567,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,979.12/2,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.66

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