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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.85, 3,336.43 and 1,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.85, 3,336.43 and 1,341.16 is: 1,850.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.85 : 3,336.43 = 1,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.85/3,336.43 = 1,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.85x = 3,336.43 × 1,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.85x = 4,474,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,663.07/2,417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.68

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