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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.96, 3,336.76 and 1,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.96, 3,336.76 and 1,341.24 is: 1,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.96 : 3,336.76 = 1,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.96/3,336.76 = 1,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.96x = 3,336.76 × 1,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.96x = 4,475,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,392.63/2,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.89

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