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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.48, 3,336.72 and 1,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.48, 3,336.72 and 1,423.68 is: 1,964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.48 : 3,336.72 = 1,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.48/3,336.72 = 1,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.48x = 3,336.72 × 1,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.48x = 4,750,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,421.53/2,418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.22

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