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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.28, 3,337.32 and 1,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.28, 3,337.32 and 1,370.44 is: 1,891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.28 : 3,337.32 = 1,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.28/3,337.32 = 1,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.28x = 3,337.32 × 1,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.28x = 4,573,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,596.82/2,418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.26

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