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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.36, 3,338.78 and 1,371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.36, 3,338.78 and 1,371.41 is: 1,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.36 : 3,338.78 = 1,371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.36/3,338.78 = 1,371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.36x = 3,338.78 × 1,371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.36x = 4,578,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,829.42/2,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.58

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