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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.78, 3,269.49 and 1,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.78, 3,269.49 and 1,438.10 is: 1,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.78 : 3,269.49 = 1,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.78/3,269.49 = 1,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.78x = 3,269.49 × 1,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.78x = 4,701,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,853.57/2,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.09

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