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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.81, 3,336.81 and 1,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.81, 3,336.81 and 1,369.94 is: 1,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.81 : 3,336.81 = 1,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.81/3,336.81 = 1,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.81x = 3,336.81 × 1,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.81x = 4,571,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,229.49/2,417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.65

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