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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.43, 3,337.74 and 1,370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.43, 3,337.74 and 1,370.29 is: 1,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.43 : 3,337.74 = 1,370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.43/3,337.74 = 1,370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.43x = 3,337.74 × 1,370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.43x = 4,573,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,671.74/2,418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.17

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