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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.38, 3,329.14 and 1,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.38, 3,329.14 and 1,364.44 is: 1,882.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.38 : 3,329.14 = 1,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.38/3,329.14 = 1,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.38x = 3,329.14 × 1,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.38x = 4,542,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,411.78/2,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.96

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