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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.86, 3,336.69 and 1,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.86, 3,336.69 and 1,370.14 is: 1,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.86 : 3,336.69 = 1,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.86/3,336.69 = 1,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.86x = 3,336.69 × 1,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.86x = 4,571,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,732.44/2,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.82

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