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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.56, 3,336.68 and 1,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.56, 3,336.68 and 1,423.47 is: 1,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.56 : 3,336.68 = 1,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.56/3,336.68 = 1,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.56x = 3,336.68 × 1,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.56x = 4,749,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,656.76/2,418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.84

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