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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.52, 3,336.18 and 1,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.52, 3,336.18 and 1,369.56 is: 1,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.52 : 3,336.18 = 1,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.52/3,336.18 = 1,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.52x = 3,336.18 × 1,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.52x = 4,569,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,098.68/2,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.99

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