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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.16, 3,337.06 and 1,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.16, 3,337.06 and 1,423.44 is: 1,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.16 : 3,337.06 = 1,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.16/3,337.06 = 1,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.16x = 3,337.06 × 1,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.16x = 4,750,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,104.69/2,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.35

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