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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.69, 3,336.23 and 1,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.69, 3,336.23 and 1,369.73 is: 1,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.69 : 3,336.23 = 1,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.69/3,336.23 = 1,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.69x = 3,336.23 × 1,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.69x = 4,569,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,722.55/2,417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.12

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