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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.42, 3,335.82 and 1,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.42, 3,335.82 and 1,369.28 is: 1,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.42 : 3,335.82 = 1,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.42/3,335.82 = 1,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.42x = 3,335.82 × 1,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.42x = 4,567,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,671.61/2,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.48

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