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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.44, 3,339.12 and 2,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.44, 3,339.12 and 2,102.08 is: 2,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.44 : 3,339.12 = 2,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.44/3,339.12 = 2,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.44x = 3,339.12 × 2,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.44x = 7,019,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,097.37/2,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.52

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