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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.98, 3,337.96 and 1,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.98, 3,337.96 and 1,371.04 is: 1,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.98 : 3,337.96 = 1,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.98/3,337.96 = 1,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.98x = 3,337.96 × 1,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.98x = 4,576,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,476.68/2,418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.90

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