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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.86, 3,336.65 and 1,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.86, 3,336.65 and 1,369.93 is: 1,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.86 : 3,336.65 = 1,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.86/3,336.65 = 1,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.86x = 3,336.65 × 1,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.86x = 4,570,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,976.93/2,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.51

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