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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.94, 3,341.19 and 2,103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.94, 3,341.19 and 2,103.58 is: 2,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.94 : 3,341.19 = 2,103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.94/3,341.19 = 2,103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.94x = 3,341.19 × 2,103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.94x = 7,028,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,460.46/2,418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.60

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