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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.14, 3,336.82 and 1,423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.14, 3,336.82 and 1,423.46 is: 1,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.14 : 3,336.82 = 1,423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.14/3,336.82 = 1,423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.14x = 3,336.82 × 1,423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.14x = 4,749,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,829.80/2,418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.25

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