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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.16, 3,336.98 and 1,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.16, 3,336.98 and 1,423.43 is: 1,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.16 : 3,336.98 = 1,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.16/3,336.98 = 1,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.16x = 3,336.98 × 1,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.16x = 4,749,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,957.44/2,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.29

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