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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.98, 3,338.84 and 1,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.98, 3,338.84 and 1,424.58 is: 1,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.98 : 3,338.84 = 1,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.98/3,338.84 = 1,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.98x = 3,338.84 × 1,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.98x = 4,756,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,448.25/2,418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.31

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