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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.22, 3,338.68 and 1,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.22, 3,338.68 and 1,357.06 is: 1,872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.22 : 3,338.68 = 1,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.22/3,338.68 = 1,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.22x = 3,338.68 × 1,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.22x = 4,530,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,789.08/2,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.83

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