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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.64, 3,337.97 and 1,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.64, 3,337.97 and 1,857.12 is: 2,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.64 : 3,337.97 = 1,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.64/3,337.97 = 1,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.64x = 3,337.97 × 1,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.64x = 6,199,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,010.85/2,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.08

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