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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.73, 3,336.75 and 1,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.73, 3,336.75 and 1,369.80 is: 1,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.73 : 3,336.75 = 1,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.73/3,336.75 = 1,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.73x = 3,336.75 × 1,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.73x = 4,570,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,680.15/2,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.48

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