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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 2,009.04 and 1,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 2,009.04 and 1,272.24 is: 1,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 2,009.04 = 1,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/2,009.04 = 1,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 2,009.04 × 1,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 2,555,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,981.05/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.30

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