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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.01, 3,336.63 and 1,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.01, 3,336.63 and 1,370.08 is: 1,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.01 : 3,336.63 = 1,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.01/3,336.63 = 1,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.01x = 3,336.63 × 1,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.01x = 4,571,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,433.35/2,418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.57

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