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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.06, 3,336.42 and 1,423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.06, 3,336.42 and 1,423.45 is: 1,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.06 : 3,336.42 = 1,423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.06/3,336.42 = 1,423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.06x = 3,336.42 × 1,423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.06x = 4,749,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,227.05/2,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.07

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