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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.12, 3,337.20 and 1,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.12, 3,337.20 and 1,370.25 is: 1,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.12 : 3,337.20 = 1,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.12/3,337.20 = 1,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.12x = 3,337.20 × 1,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.12x = 4,572,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,798.30/2,418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.06

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