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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.43, 3,336.36 and 1,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.43, 3,336.36 and 1,369.29 is: 1,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.43 : 3,336.36 = 1,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.43/3,336.36 = 1,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.43x = 3,336.36 × 1,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.43x = 4,568,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,444.38/2,417.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.79

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