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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.44, 3,337.45 and 1,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.44, 3,337.45 and 1,424.33 is: 1,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.44 : 3,337.45 = 1,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.44/3,337.45 = 1,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.44x = 3,337.45 × 1,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.44x = 4,753,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,631.38/2,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.58

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