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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.68, 3,336.41 and 1,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.68, 3,336.41 and 1,369.74 is: 1,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.68 : 3,336.41 = 1,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.68/3,336.41 = 1,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.68x = 3,336.41 × 1,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.68x = 4,570,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,007.38/2,417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.25

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