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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.77, 3,336.83 and 1,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.77, 3,336.83 and 1,370.17 is: 1,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.77 : 3,336.83 = 1,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.77/3,336.83 = 1,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.77x = 3,336.83 × 1,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.77x = 4,572,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,017.51/2,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.01

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