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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.30, 3,335.84 and 1,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.30, 3,335.84 and 1,370.16 is: 1,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.30 : 3,335.84 = 1,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.30/3,335.84 = 1,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.30x = 3,335.84 × 1,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.30x = 4,570,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,634.53/2,418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.02

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