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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.40, 3,297.60 and 1,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.40, 3,297.60 and 1,382.04 is: 1,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.40 : 3,297.60 = 1,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.40/3,297.60 = 1,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.40x = 3,297.60 × 1,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.40x = 4,557,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,415.10/2,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.55

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