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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.90, 3,336.70 and 1,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.90, 3,336.70 and 1,423.18 is: 1,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.90 : 3,336.70 = 1,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.90/3,336.70 = 1,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.90x = 3,336.70 × 1,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.90x = 4,748,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,724.71/2,417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.99

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