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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.57, 3,337.52 and 1,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.57, 3,337.52 and 1,370.64 is: 1,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.57 : 3,337.52 = 1,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.57/3,337.52 = 1,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.57x = 3,337.52 × 1,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.57x = 4,574,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,531.56/2,418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.42

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