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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.97, 3,338.66 and 1,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.97, 3,338.66 and 1,425.10 is: 1,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.97 : 3,338.66 = 1,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.97/3,338.66 = 1,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.97x = 3,338.66 × 1,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.97x = 4,757,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,924.37/2,418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.92

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