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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.28, 3,338.51 and 1,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.28, 3,338.51 and 1,371.32 is: 1,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.28 : 3,338.51 = 1,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.28/3,338.51 = 1,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.28x = 3,338.51 × 1,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.28x = 4,578,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,141.98/2,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.36

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