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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.75, 3,338.19 and 1,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.75, 3,338.19 and 1,424.12 is: 1,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.75 : 3,338.19 = 1,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.75/3,338.19 = 1,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.75x = 3,338.19 × 1,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.75x = 4,753,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,983.14/2,418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.47

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